An Early Luftwaffe Flak Badge in its Case of Issue
A textbook example of an extremely well preserved “Luftwaffe Flak Abziechen”; an oval nickel-silver wreath, consisting of an oak leaf wreath, with a ribbon on the bottom, and a textbook Luftwaffe eagle on the top of the badge, clutching a swastika, and a Flak 88 facing towards the tip right, with the barrel extending past the badge; vertical needle style pin, with a crimped split ball hinge, and crimped flat wire catch; unmarked; measuring 65 mm x 46 mm; in mint condition. Accompanied by its case of issue; constructed of heavy pressed paper, with a faux leather (leatherette exterior; embossed with “Flakkampfabzeichen” in golden gothic lettering on the outside of the lid; lined interior lid; slotted metal bed; functional spring catch with stud release; intact interior fabric hinge cover; functional exterior metal hinge; measuring 81 mm x 74 mm; the case with scuffing evident on the outside from storage, and demonstrating moderate wear on the interior. (C:44)

