The Destruction of Low-Flying Aircraft Badge
The Destruction of Low-Flying Aircraft Badge (Tieffliegervernichtungsabzeichenin german) was a German war badge intended for Waffen SS and Wehrmacht Heer soldiers who successfully brought down low-flying aircraft using only handheld weapons during World War II.
Instituted in January 1945, there remains some contention regarding whether any were physically awarded during the war (as there is only documentation).
Given the late introduction of this badge, it is improbable that it was awarded in its original form during the war and more likely that any instances of its presentation occurred in the revised 1957 version.
The Destruction of Low-Flying Aircraft Badge featured a metal airplane. It was mounted on a ribbon backing and available in bronze, silver, or gold colors, with corresponding black stripes denoting the grade.
The Army/Waffen-SS war badges were military decorations awarded by Nazi Germany to members of the Army (Heer) and the Waffen-SS. Explore the complete collection below:
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