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

Australia Service Medal 1939-1945 (SX12113 R

edged in yellow (flaying and paratroop units)

(Translation): In the name of the German people I appoint the Fregattenkapitän (Frigate Captain) Karl Weniger

crème coloured velvet recessed medalbed and crème coloured silk interior

was promoted to Corporal on 1st October 1949 and to Sergeant on 1st November 1957

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