Army Balloon Observer's Badge
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- Published: 01 March 2013 01 March 2013
- Last Updated: 01 March 2013 01 March 2013
(Ballonbeobachterabzeichen des Heeres)
Date Instituted
8 July 1944
Requirements
Awarded to ballon observers (balloons were used for artillery spotting on the Eastern front) on a point basis.
It was awarded in three classes: Bronze, Silver and Gold
Number Awarded
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Comments
There is a lot of controversy regarding if this award was awarded during the war or not. See Army Balloon Observer's Badge: A Comprehensive Study for more information
Photo courtesy of Claus
Sources used
Christopher Ailsby - World War 2 German medals and political awards
John R. Angolia - For Führer and Fatherland: Military awards of the Third Reich
David Littlejohn - Orders, decorations, medals and badges of the Third Reich
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