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ZFC0932
Germany, 3rd Reich, Schutzstaffe House Flag
Sub-collection: GermanGermany, 3rd Reich, Schutzstaffel "Protective Echelon "(SS) House Flag. This example is finished as a wall banner, on one side only. Ceremonial banner flag with the double lightning bolt insignia of the Nazi SS were used as a general purpose "House Flag", indicating an SS installation or office. They were also widely used at SS events.
This banner was acquired from Lenfilm in St. Petersburg, formerly Leningrad
From the Louise Veninga Collection.
ZFC Important Flag
Hoist & Fly | |
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| Width of Hoist | 28.25 |
| Length of Fly | 22.75 |
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 LIGHTENING BOLTS SS. |
Fabric | |
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| Fabric | Cotton |
| Comments on Fabric | heavy cotton |
Stitching | |
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| Stitching | Machine |
Thread | |
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| Type of Thread | needs analysis |
| Thread Material | needs analysis |
Weave | |
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| Type of Weave | Plain |
Attachment | |
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| Comments on Method of Attachmen | 4 GROMMETS ST EACH CORNER. BANNER. APPLIQUED ONE SIDE ONLY. |
| Method of Attachment | Grommets |
Applica | |
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| Applique Sides | Single Faced = Mirror Image Reverse |
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 | Fair |
| Damage | STAINED, SOILED. |
| Displayable | yes |
Date | |
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| Date | 1941? |