German Flak Badge – Silver Finish
Post-War Collector Reproduction – Marked WH / WIEN
Offered here is a post-war reproduction German Flak Badge, faithfully styled after the Second World War Luftwaffe and Army anti-aircraft award. This example features the classic eagle and wreath design enclosing an 88 mm Flak gun, one of the most iconic symbols associated with German air defense units of the period.
Description & Details
Type: German Flak Badge (Flakabzeichen)
Finish: Silver-tone
Design: Eagle perched above an oval oak-leaf wreath, enclosing a detailed anti-aircraft gun in elevation
Reverse Marking: WH / WIEN
Maker Attribution: Wilhelm Hobacher, Vienna (post-war production)
Construction: Cast alloy with applied silver-tone finish
Pin & Catch: Vertical pin with modern hinge and catch assembly
Era: Post-war manufacture (circa 1950s–1970s)
Condition: Very good overall; light surface wear consistent with age and handling. Pin is intact and functional.
Historical Context
The original Flak Badge was awarded during WWII to personnel serving in German anti-aircraft units, recognizing operational service against enemy aircraft. Due to the popularity of these decorations with veterans and collectors after the war, several Austrian and German firms produced non-wartime commemorative and collector examples, often marked by their manufacturers.
The “WH / WIEN” mark is widely recognized as a post-war Vienna maker, and this badge should be regarded strictly as a collector reproduction, not a wartime-issued award.
Collector Notes
Ideal for display, reference collections, or reenactment use
Commonly collected alongside original awards for comparative study
Clearly identifiable as post-war, avoiding confusion with original WWII examples
Important Disclosure
⚠️ This badge is NOT a WWII-period original.It is a post-war reproduction/collector piece and is sold strictly as such.
