"The Flak Badges" by Marc Garlasco Archive inscribed "AL MERITO PREMARINARO /

inscribed "AL MERITO PREMARINARO / G

the cipher “FR” lays in the centre of its chest and a banner inscribed with “MIT GOTT FÜR KOENIG UND VATERLAND” (WITH GOD FOR KING AND FATHERLAND) lays across the entire body

Footnote: William Joseph Kirkbride was born on March 4

embossed with a large golden national eagle on the outside of the lid

"The Flak Badges" by Marc Garlasco Archive inscribed "AL MERITO PREMARINARO /This comprehensive reference is the result of years of study by one of the leading experts of the Flak Badges of the Wehrmacht. Marc Garlasco has meticulously examined dozens of variations by all known makers of these war badges of the Second World War and clearly presents them to us. His work is essential reading for anyone interested in collecting the anti aircraft badges of the Luftwaffe and Heer. The novice and the expert collector alike will