Juncker Heer Flak Badge

Product Description: This Juncker Heer Flak Badge is an exceptional example of this sought-after award, manufactured by the renowned firm C.E. Juncker of Berlin. Struck in zinc, the badge exhibits sharp detail throughout the obverse, with a deep, even patina in the recessed areas that enhances its overall depth and character. Traces of the original silver finish remain visible, having mellowed beautifully with age, lending the piece a subtle yet striking visual appeal. The reverse of the badge is flat and retains an untouched, uncleaned patina that collectors value. It bears the correct maker’s mark, “C.E. JUNCKER BERLIN SW”. The original hardware is fully intact and functional, featuring the textbook Juncker barrel hinge, an oblong catch plate, and a precisely formed sheet metal catch—hallmarks of this desirable maker. This Juncker Heer Flak Badge is a rare and outstanding piece, well-preserved and with exceptional eye appeal. This textbook example of a Juncker Heer Flak Badge in excellent plus condition, it would be difficult to improve upon.

Historical Description: On the 18th of July 1941, the Heer Flak Badge was institiuted by the OKW. It was intended to award personnel of Army and Waffen-SS units for the downing of enemy aircraft. Like the Luftwaffe version, its awarding was based upon a point system.  16 points were required for the qualification of the badge, which still had to then be reviewed and authorized by the units commanders.  While the devastating 88mm guns were used with great effect against ground targets such as tanks and other vehicles, no points would be credited towards the Heer Flak Badge by engaging ground units. This award was strictly for the downing aircraft.

The badge itself is of a somewhat simple design.  An 88mm gun resting on a gun emplacement was surrounded by an oakleaves wreath. Placed at the top is the “Reichsadler” eagle clutching a mobile swastika.  These badges are found primarily in zinc, but a rarer form does exist in a higher quality tombak/brass base metal.

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