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Germany //National Air Raid Protection League/RLB
Sub-collection: U.S. Army Ranger museumGermany //National Air Raid Protection League/RLB
Germany, 3rd Reich, The Reichsluftschutzbund, (RLB) or "National Air Raid Protection League" was founded on 29 April 1933 on the order Air Minister and Oberbefehlshaber (Supreme Commander) of the German Luftwaffe (Air Force) Hermann Goring. It was originally a volunteer, uniformed, paramilitary civil defense organization, but during the war membership became compulsory for almost all Germans. They were reactive, going into action in response to aerial attacks. Flags like this were apparently used after 1942 when they were formally taken over by the Luftwaffe. This is most likely a G.I. bring back that was eventually donated to the US Army Ranger Museum in New York City.
Text on tag stitched to hoist : "FAHNEN-FLECK"
Identified in sales catalog, Lot 3487, Rare German Air Raid Service Flag"
Important Flag
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Hoist & Fly | |
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| Width of Hoist | 77 |
| Length of Fly | 49 |
Stripes | |
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| Size of Hoist | 2 |
Stars | |
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| Are there stars on obverse? | no |
| Are there stars on reverse? | no |
Stripes | |
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| Has a Blood Stripe? | no |
Crest/Emblem | |
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| Description of Crest/Emblem | Nazi emblem |
Fabric | |
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| Fabric | Wool |
Stitching | |
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| Stitching | Machine |
Attachment | |
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| Comments on Method of Attachmen | on reinforced corners |
| Method of Attachment | Hooks |
Documentation | |
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| Documents |
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
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| Drawings |
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
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Condition | |
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| Condition | Excellent |
| Displayable | yes |
Date | |
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| Date | 1939-1945 |