Flakhelfer question

Hello

It's a "gull" from a Luftwaffe collar patch, probably worn as a sign of Luftwaffenhelfer appartenance.
 
I would think that the boy is showing his pride from his service as a flak helper.
 
I extrapolated that the boy was wearing it to signify his status as a flakhelfer. I was wondering if it was an official piece of insignia or rather a semi official thing which the boy decided to wear of his own volition.
 
Pat, I would think it's the latter. I may be wrong but I don't think it was official practice to wear one of these "gull wings" in that manner. I've only seen these on Luftwaffer collar patches, looks like it was taken off one of those.
 
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