An Early War Luftwaffe Flak Badge In Tombac GTRexclude but a rare photo showing

but a rare photo showing this rare badge in wear

He was awarded the Brevet of Major on 15 December 1854 and was advanced to that rank on 25 January 1856

officially engraved in running script: Bhisti Rangasami

For exceptional skill and valuable work in the taking of aeroplane photographs

On 7 Aug 1918 the 82nd RFA Brigade supported a counter attack near Morlancourt

An Early War Luftwaffe Flak Badge In Tombac GTRexclude but a rare photo showingAn Early War Luftwaffe Flak Badge in Tombac Early War in silvered tombac, unmarked, with ball hinge, of very fine quality manufacture, weighs 38. 9 grams, nice old patina, slightly worn, in very fine condition.