Germany, Heer. A Flak Badge, By Hermann Aurich Auction Archive IRAQ (2727 SEPOY INA IT

IRAQ (2727 SEPOY INA IT KHAN

was promoted to Corporal on 1st October 1949 and to Sergeant on 1st November 1957

A well crafted convex buckle in silvered bronze with bronze drapes insignia with overlaying silver two-headed eagle insignia

He enlisted as a Lance Corporal in the Army Service Corps (S4-041744) for service in the First World War

(Translation): In the name of the German people I appoint the Fregattenkapitän (Frigate Captain) Karl Weniger

Germany, Heer. A Flak Badge, By Hermann Aurich Auction Archive IRAQ (2727 SEPOY INA IT(Heeres Flak Abzeichen). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, topped by a Heer style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, around a central Flak 88 with its barrel raised and extending beyond the edge of the wreath, the reverse with a crimped barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked with the logo of Hermann Aurich, Dresden, measuring 44. 67 mm (w) x 60. 00 mm