Germany, Luftwaffe. A Flak Badge, With Award Document, To Obergefreiter Jakob Rausch Hold proceeded overseas for service in

proceeded overseas for service in the French theatre on June 9

He joined the Prussian army on December 29

changed in shape as time went on and makers sought to develop a pistol which would balance easily in the hand

A lot of three service decorations

Original ribbon affixed with “Rannikkopuolustus” (translation: Coastal Defense) clasp

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Flak Badge, With Award Document, To Obergefreiter Jakob Rausch Hold proceeded overseas for service in(Flak Kampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a Luftwaffe 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 ball hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 46. 14 mm (W) x 66. 82 mm (h), weighing 39. 2