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GERMAN FLAGS, BANNERS, AND PENNANTS OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR
ATTENTION! These are original Third Reich flags and banners captured by Allied soldiers. These war trophies are offered for sale strictly for the purposes of educational historical displays with context, military collections, and military museums.
#MI48 NSDAP "DEUTSCHE GESCHÄFT" framed advertisement
Original Second World War 1920-1945 NSDAP (German National Socialist German Workers' Party / Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei) "DEUTSCHE GESCHÄFT” (German store) framed advertisement created by Fritz Adolf Becker. It has never been removed from the frame and we have left it exactly as discovered. It measures approximately 10” x 7“ (Inches). It would have likely been placed in a shop window that supported the NSDAP and possibly sold related pins and uniforms. This originally came from a Canadian militaria dealer and we presume it was a captured souvenir by a Canadian or American soldier. $450 *On Hold*
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#SJ10 Captured NSDAP national flag, Stabsbatterie Flakabiellung 32
Original Second World War NSDAP (German National Socialist German Workers' Party / Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei) national flag of Germany with red field and white disc in the centre bearing a black tilted swastika (Hakenkreuzflagge). The flag measures approximately 52” x 32” (Inches). The flag is in used and flown condition, with lots of patina and a few scattered small snags. The flag is marked to “Stabsbatterie Flakabiellung 32” (Staff Battery Anti-Aircraft Battalion 32). The flag has never been cleaned and is exactly as found, it has never been in a collection before. This flag was brought back as a captured souvenir by Sapper Herman Jorgensen of the Canadian Army and one of several items consigned by his estate. The original photographs of Sapper Jorgensen’s are not included but we can provide a digital copy.
$500 *On Hold*
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#SJ8 Captured bronze wall bust of A.H.
Original Second World War Adolf Hitler Wandbüste (Adolf Hitler wall bust). This bust is constructed of cast bronze, and was at one pointed on a plaque or wall. The bust measures approximately 6 & 1/2” x 4” (Inches). We have left the bust exactly as found and made no attempt to clean it. This bust was brought back as a captured souvenir by Sapper Herman Jorgensen of the Canadian Army and one of several items consigned by his estate. $225
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#JS4 "Zum Luftschutzraum" air raid shelter enamel sign
Original Second World War German "Zum Luftschutzraum" air raid shelter enamel sign. The signs uses a phosphorescent paint (Non-radioactive) with mineral pigments that absorb light during the day and re-emit a glow at night, helping give direction to air raid shelters during a blackout. You can charge the sign with a high lumen flashlight to make it glow in your display area. The sign is measuring approximately 42 x 15 centimetres. The enamel is showing normal traces of usage and some small damages on the edges of the sign including some crazing, see photos. No attempt to clean the sign has been made, and it is exactly as found. This is a rarely encountered sign, ideal for any display or to include with other Luftschutz (Air protection) items. $550
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SOLD
Kriegsmarine 80 x 135" war flag
Original Second World War German Kriegsmarine 80 x 135" (Inches) war flag. These flags were common souvenirs taken by Allied soldiers, as seen in many period photos. This example surfaced in Canada and is presumably a Canadian soldiers war trophy. *Sold*
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Panzer / vehicle aerial recognition flag
Original Second World War German panzer / vehicle aerial recognition flag used by all branches of the wehrmacht. Features metal grommets in the corners of the flag for tying down on a vehicle hood or tank engine deck. Approximately 36 x 28” (Inches). Field used condition, with patina and stains from service and storage. These flags were common souvenirs taken by Allied soldiers, as seen in many period photos. This example surfaced in Canada and is presumably a Canadian soldiers war trophy. *Sold*
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Captured cast metal table bust of A.H.
Original Second World War Büste des Reichskanzlers Adolf Hitler (Adolf Hitler table bust). This example is constructed of hollow metal with an artistic bronze finish. The height from the bottom of the plinth to the top of the head is 9 & 1/4“ (Inches). The consignor reports is bust was discovered on the West Coast of Canada, and was a souvenir taken home by a Canadian soldier at the end of the war. The bust has lots of patina and is as-found, no effort to clean it has ever been attempted. The felt pad on the bottom appears to be original. Interesting item that’s been well preserved. *Sold*
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NSDAP hanging pennant
Original Second World War German NSDAP (German National Socialist German Workers' Party) hanging pennant. Double sided multi-piece construction, with embroidered swastika, wooden dowel, and matching strip with metal clip. Overall very good condition, with all the strings intact, the wooden dowel has snapped in one area but you can’t really tell, as it’s inside the fabric, and there is an expected patina from age. The pennant is approximately 27“ long and 8“ wide (Inches). The pennant surfaced in Canada and is presumably a Canadian soldiers war trophy. *Sold*
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Division command pennant
Original Second World War German Division Command Pennant. Typical period construction with two steel rings for vehicle mounting. Lightly used condition showing age. *Sold*
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Small NSDAP flag / banner
Original Second World War German NSDAP (German National Socialist German Workers' Party) small flag or banner. Double sided multi-piece construction, with printed swastika. The flag measures approximately 15” x 11” (Inches). This example has an interesting ink makers stamp which is rather uncommon. The flag surfaced in Canada and is presumably a Canadian soldiers war trophy. *Sold*
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Hitlerjugend trumpet banner
Original Second World War German Hitlerjugend (Hitler Youth) trumpet banner. Double sided multi-piece construction with four layers on each side, white rayon fringe, and and small ties for attachment to the instrument. Excellent condition example with a light patina that has never been cleaned. The banner surfaced in Canada and is presumably a Canadian soldiers souvenir. Background; The Hitlerjugend dates back to 1922 and from 1936 until 1945, it was the sole official boys' youth organization in Germany and it was partially a paramilitary organization. It was composed of the Hitler Youth proper for male youths aged 14 to 18, and the German Youngsters in the Hitler Youth (Deutsches Jungvolk in der Hitler Jugend or "DJ", also "DJV") for younger boys aged 10 to 14. With the defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945, the organization de facto ceased to exist. *Sold*
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