Luftwaffe Anti Aircraft badge German WW2 award by FAB

Luftwaffe Anti Aircraft badge by Fabrik Adler Berg

This badge is also called the Luftwaffe Flak artillery badge, it was awarded to Luftwaffe personnel that had enough combat experience. Combat experience was decided by a points system and when you had earned enough points (this being 16) you where awarded the Luftwaffe anti aircraft combat badge. 

This Anti aircraft flak badge features:

• Metal badge.
• Quality detailing.
• Battle worn finish for a aged look.
• Pin back fastener.
• Solid back design.

Points where awarded for the following actions:

• 1 point - First detection of incoming aircraft by means of 150cm or 60 cm search lights by acoustical means, and following the aircraft to another search light team.
• 2 points - Participation in the downing of an enemy aircraft my means of ground based fire (AA batteries primarily, but it could also be Machine gun or rifle fire). Participation in the downing of an enemy aircraft by means of blinding the aircraft with search lights.
• 4 points - Same action as above, but without participation of other batteries.
• The badge could also be presented for single meritorious actions or distinctive leadership. The Battery Commander could be awarded the badge if the half of his Battery crews were already decorated.