Germany, Luftwaffe. A Flak Badge, Narrow Hinge Variant, by Gustav Brehmer certificate_of_authenticity on loop for suspension from

on loop for suspension from a sword clasp

following by a posting later that month to the Cruiser Essex on April 23rd

A mixed lot of five badges and insignia

including one for an Infantry Assault Badge

for actions on October 25

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Flak Badge, Narrow Hinge Variant, by Gustav Brehmer certificate_of_authenticity on loop for suspension from(Flakkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). Instituted January 10th, 1941. Constructed of silvered tombac, the obverse consisting of an oval oak wreath joined together at the base by a ribbon and topped by a Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, all overlaid by a central Flak 88 with its barrel raised and extending beyond the edge of the wreath, the reverse with a raised narrow barrel hinge signature to manufacture by Gustav Brehmer, vertical round