Germany. A Mint Luftwaffe Flak Badge, C. 1942 Auction just prior to the reduction

just prior to the reduction of the expeditionary force

disembarking at Le Havre on the 15th

The document is dated to Vienna on October 14

"From 8 April 1945 to 25 April 1945 Lieutenant Howitt acted as Rear Link Officer during a period of heavy fighting leading up to and including the Kusten Canal bridgehead

Germany. A Mint Luftwaffe Flak Badge, C. 1942 Auction just prior to the reduction(Luftwaffe Flak Abzeichen). Constructed of a silvered tombac oak wreath consisting of oak leaves, with a Luftwaffe eagle on the on the top of the badge clutching a swastika, and a Flak 88 facing towards the top right, with the barrel extending past the badge; the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pin, a crimped ball hinge, and a crimped flat catch; an unmarked example; measuring 46. 23 mm (w) x 66. 22 mm (h); weighing 41. 0 grams; in