WW2 German Luftwaffe Flak Officer’s Shoulder Boards Insignia Pair

This pair of WW2 German Luftwaffe Flak Officer’s Shoulder Boards Insignia represents the rank insignia worn by officers serving in anti-aircraft artillery (Flak) units of the German Air Force during the Second World War. The shoulder boards are constructed with interwoven silver Russia braid over a dark blue wool base, signifying officer status. A red underlay is present, indicating assignment to the Flak artillery branch within the Luftwaffe. The design aligns with regulations established for Luftwaffe uniforms between 1935 and 1945, making these insignia compliant with period specifications. Officers would have worn these boards on the tunic or greatcoat, designating both their branch and rank, but rank stars or pips are not included with this pair. Luftwaffe Flak units were responsible for anti-aircraft defense throughout Germany and occupied territories during the war. This insignia pair provides a representative example of uniforms worn by Luftwaffe Flak officers during the conflict.