Flakkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe

**Night Flare** · 03-24-2021, 06:19 AM

Hello Everyone,

Flakkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe - Authentic?

I'm thinking of purchasing the Flakkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe shown in the attached photos. This would be my first Flakkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe.

I've done what research I can and I believe the badge to be an early Nickel Silver Ball Hinge Gablonz badge from an unknown maker.

The badge shows the die flaw on the bottom right oakleaf from center (top right of the oak leaf) that I've seen on the early examples.

The badge seems to match other examples I've seen.

I would like to know what people's thoughts are on this badge?

I understand that better photos of the hinge, pin and catch would be need to be 100% but these are the only photos the dealer has.

I do have one other question though.

If this is an early badge then shouldn't it have the case that has the dark blue velvet like finish inside? In summary does the case match the badge?

I was under the assumption that the case shown in the photos was adopted later into into the war and is generally associated with later produced awards.

Any help is appreciated.

Thank you in advance,

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 03-24-2021 06:19 AM

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**rbminis** · 03-24-2021, 12:35 PM

I can't help with the case but, IMO, your assessment of the badge is correct.
Ralph.

**Rosenberg** · 03-24-2021, 12:58 PM

Hello, this badge has already been shown in detail here. A rare and very beautiful badge. Congratulations on your purchase

Flakkampfabzeichen 'Ball-Hinge' (Neusilber/Tombak) Gablonz manufacturer

**Rosenberg** · 03-24-2021, 01:00 PM

The so-called "lizard head", I've been looking for this for a long time ...........

**Night Flare** · 07-24-2021, 04:24 PM

I've finally got round to taking photos of the badges that I have.

I'm updating this thread with images in the hope that they may be useful in the future . One caveat is that I've used an iPhone 11 camera with a cheap clip on macro lens. With that in mind, the photos may not be the best but they may still prove to be useful.

I've also weighed the badge and the case -

The badge weighs - 40.81g

The case weighs - 38.65g

(Edited to add badge & case weight)

**Night Flare** · 07-24-2021, 04:27 PM

More photos .....

**Night Flare** · 07-24-2021, 04:31 PM

More photos......

**Night Flare** · 07-24-2021, 04:32 PM

Last one.....

**MAP** · 07-24-2021, 04:33 PM

Missed this the first time. Great badge. My favorite type as well.

**Night Flare** · 07-24-2021, 04:47 PM

I was surprised at how much larger the badge was compared to my PAB 50 and Luftwaffe Radio Operator/Air Gunners badge. Seems the perfect size, has a great presence. My favourite so far, superb detail.

MAP do you happen to know why the obverse has blueing on it?

Is it dye from the case material coming off over time? A patina? Or did it come out of the factory like that?

Regards,