Germany, Heer. A Flak Badge, By Hermann Aurich Auction Archive Australia Service Medal 1939-1945 (SX12113

Australia Service Medal 1939-1945 (SX12113 R

officers and noncommissioned officers) or bronze (troops and sailors)

hallmarked on the reverse of the loop

A well crafted convex buckle in silvered bronze with bronze drapes insignia with overlaying silver two-headed eagle insignia

crème coloured velvet recessed medalbed and crème coloured silk interior

Germany, Heer. A Flak Badge, By Hermann Aurich Auction Archive Australia Service Medal 1939-1945 (SX12113(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, around a central Flak 88 with its barrel raised and extending beyond the edge of the wreath, the reverse with a crimped barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked with the logo of Hermann Aurich, Dresden, measuring 44. 67 mm (w) x 60. 00 mm