An original Luftwaffe Flak Badge By GWL with presentation case.
A Luftwaffe Flak Badge Presentation Case, embossed on the lid “Flak Kampf Abz” in golden gothic lettering.
An original Luftwaffe Flak Badge By GWL with presentation case.
A Luftwaffe Flak Badge Presentation Case, embossed on the lid “Flak Kampf Abz” in golden gothic lettering.
A Luftwaffe Flak Badge By GWL, constructed in zinc.
A Luftwaffe Flak Badge By GWL, constructed in zinc.
Reverse image of a Luftwaffe Flak Badge by GWL, constructed in zinc.
Reverse image of a Luftwaffe Flak Badge with 'GWL' logo.
Reverse image of a Luftwaffe Flak Badge, with integral hinge by GWL.

Luftwaffe Flak Badge By GWL With Presentation Case

An early Luftwaffe Flak Badge by GWL, two piece construction in zink, with nice patina. The reverse of the decoration is stamped with the makers logo ‘GWL’ for Gebruder Wegerhoff, Ludenscheid compete with integral hinge and catch. The decoration comes complete with the original case covered in blue faux leatherette, embossed on the lid “Flak Kampf Abz” in golden gothic lettering, lined with heavy pressed paper, and press stud release catch. The docoration has no damage or repairs, and the case has a few minor scratches on the exterior of the box, otherwise in good condition.

 

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Luftwaffe Flak Badge

The Luftwaffe Anti-Aircraft Flak Battle Badge (Flak-Kampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe) was a WW2 military decoration, instituted on 10 January 1941 by Herman Goring.  The badge was awarded to servicemen of the Flak artillery personnel who distinguished themselves in action against aerial or ground attacks.

Designed by Wilhelm Ernst Peekhaus, the badge was of single-piece construction with a pin back and clasp. It was made in one grade; it had a Luftwaffe eagle at the top and an oak leaf wreath around the outside rim.  In the middle was an 88 flak gun with the barrel elevated upwards to the right. The award was worn on the lower part of the left breast pocket of the service tunic, underneath the 1st class Iron Cross if awarded.

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