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ZFC0917
Germany, 3rd Reich SS Befehlshaber Car Flag
Sub-collection: GermanGermany, 3rd Reich Schutzstaffel "Protective Echelon" (SS) Befehlshaber, "Territorial Commander" automobile flag. Flags like this were used between 1942 and 1945 to identify a vehicle bearing a general officer of the Waffen SS.
The SS Sig Runes design was created in 1931 when Walter Heck, a Sturmfuhrer in the SS, drew two Sig Runes side by side and noticed the similarity to the initials of the SS. For 2 Reichsmarks, Heck sold the rights to the SS and it quickly became one of the most commonly used forms of SS insignia.
From the Louise Veninga Collection
ZFC Important Flag
Hoist & Fly | |
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| Width of Hoist | 9.75 |
| Length of Fly | 15 |
Union/Canton | |
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| Width of Union/Canton | 3375 |
| Length of Union/Canton | 5.25 |
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 | TWIN LIGHTNING BOLTS 3.5" high |
Fabric | |
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| Fabric | Wool |
Stitching | |
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| Stitching | Machine |
Attachment | |
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| Method of Attachment | Loops |
Applica | |
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| Applique Sides | Double Faced = Reads correctly on both sides |
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 | 1935-1945 |