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were involved then each battery received two points. Both officers and crews were eligible for the badge. The commanding officer for an anti-aircraft unit was eligible for the badge once half of his men also qualified for the badge. The award was also available to searchlight crews and sound-locator crews. Searchlight and sound-locator crews which assisted in the action by detection of aircraft could be awarded one point each. The
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It was awarded after the accumulation of 16 points or could also be awarded outside of the points system for an act of merit or bravery in the performance of air defense duties. If the candidates' battery brought down an enemy aircraft then the crew members were awarded four points. If two batteries
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with the barrel facing upwards to the right. The badge was worn on the lower part of the left breast pocket of the service tunic, underneath the 1st class Iron Cross if awarded.
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507:Tank Destruction Badge
487:Infantry Assault Badge
246:Motorbuch, Stuttgart.
224:Angolia, John (1987).
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633:High Seas Fleet Badge
618:Blockade Runner Badge
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595:Radio Operator Badge
590:Pilot/Observer Badge
492:Mountain Guide Badge
307:Bandit-warfare Badge
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