Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very good service used condition multi-piece construction German WWII Swas (hook cross) identification flag, used for Panzer tanks and other vehicles. It measures approximately 40 x 46 inches and has the standard NSDAP Swas (Hook Cross) dyed / printed onto a circular white field. This was then sewn onto the red cotton body of the flag. This flag is single sided with plated steel grommets located in each corner, which were attached to tension lines that secured the flag to the back of the tank laying flat. Thereby the flag was only visible to persons located above the tank. Generally these flags were intended to be seen by German airplanes so as not to be struck by friendly fire.
Overall condition is very good, showing wear, staining, and some small holes consistent with use in service. We often see these looking like their spent their lives in a depot, so seeing one that saw real use in the field is definitely a treat. Most German tanks were destroyed during combat, so very few of these flags remained at the end of the war and most known examples were directly removed from tanks by USGIs in the field.
Comes ready for further research and to display on your Panzers!
- This product is available for international shipping. Shipping not available to: Australia, France, or Germany
- Due to legal restrictions this item cannot be shipped to Australia, France or Germany. This is not a comprehensive list and other countries may be added in the future.
- Not eligible for payment with Paypal or Amazon
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