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GERMAN FLAGS, BANNERS, AND PENNANTS OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR
These are original Third Reich flags and banners captured by Allied soldiers and sold for historical displays, collections, and museums only.
#DD1 NSDAP Building Banner / Flag
Original WWII German NSDAP captured building banner / flag. This is the type of banner that would have been hung from official government buildings, and this example is a medium size measuring approximately 44" x 72" (Inches). The banner is double sided and features multi-piece construction with reinforced edges and rope hangers in each top corner. The white disk centre panels are sewn in place on each side with printed swastikas, and there are some traces of the dots along one of the edges that was used to guide in sewing. Given the high quality of construction on this example, it was likely hung somewhere significant. Consignor reports he acquired the flag from a client at his Barber shop in Rohrerstown, PA, and the veteran's name was Charles Starr, U.S. Army (Now deceased) who acquired the banner from a building entering Germany in 1945. Charles' other souvenirs included a mint CZMd.27 7.65 cal. pistol and holster the consignor is keeping. Background; This flag came into use initially as the banner of the Nazi Party (NSDAP) after its foundation. Following the appointment of Adolf Hitler as Chancellor in 1933, this flag was adopted as one of the nation's dual national flags, the other being the black-white-red triband of the German Empire. This is an excellent example that would be appropriate for a museum or collection display featuring information on the period of the Third Reich. $475
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Kriegsmarine 80x135cm Reich War Flag
Original WWII German Kriegsmarine Reich war flag. The perfect size for historical display 80 x 135 cm. Nicely marked with Kriegsmarine eagle over M, size markings, and makers information. Well constructed with reinforced corners and rope halyard. Excellent condition with bright colours. *Sold*
#G2344 Captured Vehicle Recognition Flag
Original WWII German vehicle recognition flag measuring approximately 75 x 100 cm with steel grommets in the corners for tying down on a vehicle hood or tank engine deck. Captured by L/Cpl Legatto, F. in France on 17 September 1944, on this day the 3rd Canadian Division began Operation Wellhit to capture the fortified town of Boulogne in Northern France. Excellent lightly field used condition, as to be expected. Nice flag captured by the Canadians. *Sold*
#G2089 Hitler Jugend Pennant
Original WWII German Hitler Jugend (Hitler Youth) pennant. Two sided multi-piece construction with small tie strings still present. The Hitler Jugend used a wide variety of small decorative pennants such as this one at during special events and at meeting locations. Really nice honest veteran bring back example that surfaced in Canada. *Sold*
#G2154 NSDAP / National Banner
Original WWII German NSDAP / National banner. This banner is manufactured in a desirable size measuring 52 by 26 inches. These banners were popular souvenirs taken by Allied soldiers, as seen in many period photos. Banners and flags were not only all over Third Reich Germany but also often used to identify tanks and vehicles for aerial recognition in the field. This example can be hung using a small poll, or displayed in a variety of other ways. The banner is free of any notable damage, with only very minor fading and light soiling, excellent example. *Sold*
#G2225 NSDAP 40" x 18" Pennant
Original WWII German NSDAP "Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei" double sided pennant in a large size measuring 40" x 18" (Inches). During the Third Reich, swastika adorned flags, banners, and pennants like this one were used at every opportunity by the NSDAP to reinforce their political party to the general populace of Germany. Based on the short ropes sewn into the top of the pennant, we think it's possibly this was once part of a long string of pennants hanging across a street or similar venue. Multi-piece construction with white circle containing printed swastika zig-zag stitched on both sides, nicely hemmed edges, and concealed rope at top. This interesting and well constructed pennant is a good usable size for any historical display. *Sold*
#AC14 Captured NSDAP Vehicle Pennant
Original WWII NSDAP (Nazi Party) double sided vehicle pennant piped with white cord and detailed multi-piece construction. Heavily re-enforced edging material that appears to have once had provisions for attaching to a vehicle, with one steel ring remaining. The pennant has been personalized by the soldier who captured it with “Manheime” written near one of the edges, presumably meaning Mannheim, Germany, located at the confluence of the Rhine river. Cool “been there” example in well used condition. *Sold*
Massive 3x5 Meter Kriegsmarine Battle Flag
Original WWII German Kriegsmarine battle flag. Massive 3x5 meter size, this was so big it needed ladders inside a truck garage to be photographed. Nice condition, with a few small scattered moth nips that don't distract from the vibrant colours, markings, and original ropes. If you want the ultimate large WWII Kriegsmarine battle flag that was flown on a battleship or other large vessel, this is it. This size flag is used in many museums when entering Third Reich exhibits showing the enemy. *Sold*
#G2213 80x135cm Reich War Flag
Original WWII German Reich war flag. The perfect size for historical display 80 x 135 cm. Nicely marked "Kr.Fl.80X135" with makers information "Textildruck Arlt Inh. Oskar u. Kurt Arlt Schönheide / Erzgeb". Excellent condition with bright colours showing some genuine patina, in lightly flown condition with just a couple tiny snags. Well constructed with reinforced corners and rope halyard. *Sold*
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