Germany, Luftwaffe. A Flak Badge United Republic of Fatherland”) in German gothic script

Fatherland”) in German gothic script

5 mm x 33 mm

The reverse of each card is inscribed “Die Soldaten des Führers im Felde” (“The Führer’s Soldiers in the Field”)

he experienced gunshot wounds on his right breast

the Military Merit of Order (Bavaria) II

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Flak Badge United Republic of Fatherland”) in German gothic script(Flak Kampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). Constructed of silvered zink, consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, topped by a Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, with a Flak 88 facing towards the top right and extending past the edge of the wreath, the reverse with a ball hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 45. 97 mm (w) x 65. 96 mm (h), weighing 34. 0 grams, in better than very fine condition.