Germany, Heer. A Flak Badge, Wartime-Compatible Example, by Rudolf Souval consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 280 mm x 275 mm

280 mm x 275 mm x 100 mm in height

with a black enamelled swastika (Hakenkreuz)

the reverse is marked 18K

the reverse with an inscription of “KRIEGER VERDIENST” (“WARRIOR MERIT”)

The Order was conferred upon enlisted ranks and Air Force junior lieutenants in recognition of gallantry during combat

Germany, Heer. A Flak Badge, Wartime-Compatible Example, by Rudolf Souval consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 280 mm x 275 mm(Heeres Flak Abzeichen). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, topped by a Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, surrounding a central Flak 88 with its barrel raised and extending beyond the edge of the wreath, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked with the logo of Rudolf Souval, Vienna, measuring 43. 63 mm (w) x 59. 18 mm (h),