Initially awarded for action against both land- and airtargets, after the introduction of the
Erdkampfabzeichen in 1942 only action against air targets would result in this badge being awarded.
Luftwaffe troops being awarded the Flak Abzeichen at a ceremony in Oldeslohe, 1944.
Battery commanders could not reveive this award before atleast 50% of his gun crews had been awarded one.