Germany, Luftwaffe. A Flak Badge, Narrow Hinge Variant, by Gustav Brehmer certificate_of_authenticity the soldier standing behind an

the soldier standing behind an artillery piece and lighting it

constructed of bronze with silver finish where applicable

Footnote: The Imperial Order of the Southern Cross (Ordem Imperial do Cruzeiro) was founded by Emperor Pedro I in commemoration of the recent independence of Brazil from the Portuguese crown

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

2 Clasps - HAZARA 1888

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Flak Badge, Narrow Hinge Variant, by Gustav Brehmer certificate_of_authenticity the soldier standing behind an(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