United Kingdom. A Second War RAF Ministry K3/H2 Silk Escape Map of Spain and North Africa Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic reverse presents maker marked Alfred

reverse presents maker marked Alfred Hirrlinger

the Battalion not identified on the paper but possibly the 50th Infantry Battalion

meaning FOR MERIT

during the welcoming home of German military personnel following the successful campaigns of Spring 1940

who automatically became Cadets of the Royal Naval Reserve during their time in the ship

United Kingdom. A Second War RAF Ministry K3/H2 Silk Escape Map of Spain and North Africa Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic reverse presents maker marked AlfredPrinted in three colours on silk, a map of North Africa containing Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Italian Libya and Spanish Rio de Oro on the obverse, and a second map printed on the reverse covering Southern France, Spain and a small part of North Africa. The map measures 46 cm (w) x 58 cm (h), heavily creased from folding, light discolouration and wear, but remains in very fine condition.