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M-1937
Third Reich National War Flag (Reichskriegsflagge).
This pattern flag was considered the Ensign
of the German Armed Forces (Wehrmacht) and was used
by the Army, Navy and Air Force and flown from buildings
as well as warships of the Navy. Single construction
flag measuring 80cm X 135cm is constructed of linen
weave cotton in the form of a red rectangular body
with white off-centered disc bordered in black and
containing a black swastika standing on edge. Extending
from the white disc to the four edges of the flag
are black horizontal and vertical cross arms made
of four white and three black portions. In the upper
left corner, adjacent to the pole hem, is a black
Iron Cross bordered in black/white. Flag is complete
with a white cotton pole hem stamped in black on
the upper reverse, "Navy mark eagle over M"
and "R.Kr.Fl. 80x135" with the lower reverse
stamped "G.A.Fröhlichs Sohn A.G.Warnsdorf.Sud."
Pole hem is complete with woven cotton rope halyard
loops. The flag shows a few minor age spots only
with no wear, age or soiling and appears to have
never been used. Superb original flag. Near MINT
MINT/Unissued (26762) $475. HOLD/Layaway


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