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ZFC0949
Germany, 3rd Reich, Military Hazard Safety Marker
Sub-collection: GermanGermany, 3rd Reich, Military Hazard Safety Marker Flag. There were usually suspended from an "L" shaped wire holder, (see ZFC1008 for a complete kit). These small yellow flags are often confused with larger white flags and signs which were used to mark minefields. These smaller yellow flags were used to mark safe passages and corridors through a hazardous area. Hazards could include mines; gas contaminated areas or unexploded ordnance.
From the Louise Veninga Collection.
ZFC Noteworthy Flag
Hoist & Fly | |
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| Width of Hoist | 3.75 |
| Length of Fly | 4 |
Stripes | |
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| Size of Hoist | 0.75 |
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 | BLACK DEATH HEAD CENTERED ON CROSSED BONES; YELLOW BACKGROUND. |
Fabric | |
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| Fabric | Cotton |
Stitching | |
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| Stitching | Machine |
| Comments on Stitching | SINGLE NEEDLE. |
Attachment | |
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| Method of Attachment | Sleeve |
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 | USED; SIGNS OF WEAR ON TIP. |
| Displayable | yes |