Flak helper insignia

[timwil]

Dear all, can someone tell me what is the sleeve insignia on this young Flak helpers uniform? Thanks Tim

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[Pimpf359]

This is a Bordfunker badge.

 

[timwil]

Thanks! Tim

 

[Garry]

This is a Bordfunker badge.

Yes indeed, a Bordfunker badge. There is more info on it here Tim:

Flieger-HJ Radio Operator patch (Bordfunkerabzeichen) regulations | Specialist patches and insignia

I noticed that Huesken has one of these including the pass/authorisation certificate (see second attachment below) with quite a hefty price-tag and as I'd never seen one before I had a look through some books for the story. I've Photoshopped Huesken's patch onto the regulation. This...

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The boy in your photo is wearing the patch incorrectly and it's always interesting to see this kind of thing. According to the regulations it was worn on the upper right arm.