WWII German Anti-Aircraft War Badge by Sought After Maker Gustav Brehmer. N 192. WWII German Anti-Aircraft War Badge by Sought After Maker Gustav Brehmer. N 192. Antiques & Militaria

The Anti-Aircraft badge was approved and instigated on 10 January 1941, and the criteria for the award was on a appoints basis. Sound locator and searchlight crews were also eligible for the award; Shooting down an aircraft-4 points. Shooting down an aircraft aided by another crew-2 points. Five unsuccessful engagements with enemy targets. Three actions where an aircraft was downed. Any single act of bravery or merit which occurred during air defence. Three successful ground engagements against ships, tanks or fortifications. When the battery commander had half of his company awarded this badge, he became eligible himself for the award. This example is stamped ‘G.B’ denoting manufacture by Gustav Brehmer, this is a desirable maker, and most of the badges produced by this maker were unmarked; the maker marked ones like this are very sought after. The pin and clasp are intact. See pages 208-208 of Combat Medals of the Third Reich for reference. The price includes UK delivery. N 192.