WW2 Luftwaffe Anti Aircraft Flak Artillery Badge by RUM
WW2 German anti aircraft combat badge in Battle Worn finish by Richard Underwood Militaria (R.U.M.).
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 quality reproduction Anti aircraft flak badge features:
- Metal badge.
- Quality detailing.
- Battle worn finish for a aged look.
- Pin back fastener.
- Solid back design.
Part of the Richard Underwood Militaria range of quality German replicas.
WW2 German anti aircraft combat badge in Battle Worn finish by Richard Underwood Militaria (R.U.M.).
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 quality reproduction Anti aircraft flak badge features:
- Metal badge.
- Quality detailing.
- Battle worn finish for a aged look.
- Pin back fastener.
- Solid back design.
- 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.
The points system did change during the war for example the badge was awarded for shooting down 3 aircraft or for 5 combat actions without any shot down aircraft.
The Luftwaffe anti-aircraft combat badge was issued from January 10, 1941 by Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring and was awarded to Luftwaffe Air defense artillery personnel including anti aircraft gun batteries, radar control units and search light units.
Part of the Richard Underwood Militaria range of quality German replicas.
Weight (g) | 20.00 |
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Brand | Richard Underwood Militaria R.U.M. |
Restricted Product? | No |
Affiliation | German |
Service | Air Force |
Insignia Fastener | Catch |
Insignia Use | Award/Medal, Combat, Dress |
Material | Metal |