A Fine Wehrmacht Army (Heer) Flak Artillery Badge By C. E Juncker

A fine quality manufacture Wehrmacht Heer Flak Artillery badge “Heeres-Flak Abzeichen” with crisp details; in cast feinzink displaying a national eagle perched atop an oak wreath with an 88 mm Flak gun facing upwards towards the right; standard vertical pinback; maker marked “C. E Junker” on reverse; measuring 59 mm x 44 mm; near mint.

Footnote: The Wehrmacht-Flak Abzeichen was a German military decoration of the Second War. It was designed by Wilhelm Ernst Peekhaus and was awarded after servicemen earned 16 points (destroying an enemy aircraft - 4 points, aiding the destruction of an enemy aircraft - 2 points, radar detection of an enemy aircraft - 1 point, searchlight detection of an enemy aircraft - 1 point). Notably, as opposed to the Luftwaffe Flak Badge, no points were awarded for the destruction of ground targets. The Wehrmacht Flak badge could also be awarded for an act of merit or bravery in the performance of anti-aircraft duties.