Luftwaffe Flak Badge Maker Marked by Ferdinand Wiedmann

The Flak Artillery War Badge was introduced by Hermann Göring on January 10th 1941 for award to air defence crews including searchlight and sound detection personnel. Originally the Flak Artillery War Badge was awarded to personnel for both aerial and ground target victories until the introduction of the Luftwaffe Ground Assault Badge on March 31st 1942 after which the Flak Artillery War Badge was only awarded for successful aerial target victories.

This is a two piece die struck, alloy metal construction. Solid backed badge with a separate Luftwaffe style eagle. Complete with original hinge, pin and catch assembly. Maker marked with the stylized logo of “Ferdinand Wiedmann” to the reverse. The badge is in good condition with a heavy age patina.

Nice maker marked badge with a heavy age patina!!