Early Cased Juncker Flak Badge – J2

Product Description: This Early Cased Juncker Flak Badge is an extremely choice, desirable set, that would be hard to upgrade. The gorgeous badge is made of top quality nickel silver. It’s the Juncker variant known to collectors as the “J2” type. The front of the badge retains all of the original factory applied darkening, with eye-catching luster to the highlights. There is no evident wear, and all of the original detail is intact. The back of this handsome badge is flat and smooth, and is stamped with the maker mark “C. E. Juncker, Berlin S.W.” The hardware is textbook for this maker, and is unrepaired, with a functional pin. This appealing Juncker Flak Badge is housed in an exquisite original case. The exterior of the case presents beautiful color, with only very slight wear to edges. The award designation embossed in gold on the lid is strong and bright. The hinge and pushbutton function perfectly. Inside, the deep blue insert displays the badge beautifully. There are no splits in the lining fabric. This is a gem of a set, in incredible, near mint condition.

Historical Description: The Luftwaffe Flak Badge was instituted on 10th January 1941. The original design, an Eagle clutching a swastika flying above a raised 88mm gun emplacement and surrounded by an oakleaves wreath, is credited to Wilhelm Ernst Peekhaus, a famous German architect whose designs were favored by the German OKW and used for many other combat and qualification awards. The criteria for the awarding of the Luftwaffe Flak Badge was based upon a points system. Points were given for the downing of enemy aircraft and the assistance of the downing of aircraft by searchlight or spotting units. After accruing 16 points, the badge would be awarded. Both officers and enlisted personnel were eligible for the award.

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