What Insignia is this??

**Eagle mtn** · 07-16-2021, 03:46 PM

Hello,

I ran across this and couldn't find it in any of my reference books. It is very obviously German (I think). What is it?

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 07-16-2021 03:46 PM

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**CBH** · 07-16-2021, 05:49 PM

It’s an Army Anti-Aircraft Range Taker (Heerreflak E-Messer)
Introduced 18 May 1944.

**Eagle mtn** · 07-16-2021, 07:54 PM

Thank you CBH. I take it these must be on the rare side?

**CBH** · 07-16-2021, 08:38 PM

Not sure on the rarity, but this is the first I’ve seen posted.

**Eagle mtn** · 07-16-2021, 10:10 PM

No kidding? Well heck, I hope it's original. I just bought it. I'll have to post better pics once I get it to make sure

**Bob Lyons** · 07-18-2021, 01:54 AM

I'm sure Fred Green will see this and give a concise answer... (it is the first time I have seen one too).

Bob

**Eagle mtn** · 07-18-2021, 04:09 PM

Well I look forward to showing it off then haha.

Here is the provided picture of the reverse. I do like how it has the price/manufacturer sticker on the back. I know the quality of the pictures is far from the best (grainy and over exposed), so I will get better ones once it is in hand.

Thanks Gentlemen

**Loyds** · 07-20-2021, 05:29 PM

Its a fake Heerreflak E Messer probably the rarest trade patch there is sadly this isnt one of them

**Eagle mtn** · 07-21-2021, 01:29 AM

Darn. What gives it away Loyds?

**Loyds** · 07-21-2021, 02:55 PM

No what i would expect from the way its made that its a WW2 German trade badge ,and only the reenactor supplies sell them and i have been looking to buy one for about 25 years