Heeres-Flak Abzeichen - original or not?

[konyabp]

Greetings to all,

I just very recently purchased this badge from a well-known museum shop in the Netherlands.
By checking it right there it looked good, all the details match other L.M makers (unknown maker), it still has some earth on it and lots of oxidation. It’s half-cleaned.
By looking at these photos could you tell me your opinions about this badge?
I didn’t have to pay a fortune for it.

Cheers,
konyabp

[rbminis]

You are correct, the maker of these is still unproven. Some suggest a connection to Hermann Aurich, while some suggest a sub contractor is possible.
I have read that these were found in old Breslau, and were all ground dug examples.
This maker mark can also be found on Kriegsmarine Minesweeper awards as well.
Ralph.