145SO6 - Rare Kriegsmarine Grossadmiralflagge ( Flotilla flag ) with photograph and miniature table flag. This rare flag was flown on a vessel when the Grossadmiral of the Kriegsmarine was on board. Two men held the rank of Grossadmiral during the Third Reich; Erich Raeder and later Karl Doenitz who subsequently was named by Adolf Hitler to succeed him in April 1945. This printed heavy cotton flag features the crossed batons of the Grossadmiral with a Wehrmacht adler centered over the batons. The flag is well marked on the hoist side and measures 100 x 100 cm ( 39.7 x 39.7 inches ). The flag is a Type II Flotilla flag which was flown from vessels weighing 500 - 1500 tons. Vessels designated as Type II vessels included minesweepers, R-Boats, sail training ships as Gorch Fock, Horst Wessel and Albert Leo Schlageter. U-Boats would normally fly a Type I flag from the conning tower's periscope but would display the Type II flag from either the bow or stern. This flag and table flag was originally acquired in the late 1970's from a U.S. Army headquarters staff sergeant involved in the liberation of the Brittany ports of Brest and St. Malo. The flag, photo and desk size flag were liberated from a damaged port Kriegsmarine office. $6999. More Photos

143SO4 - Reichsarbeitdienst ( RAD ) trumpet banner. This rare heavy silk trumpet banner features the RAD ensigne within a white central disc encircled by a wheat wreath superimposed on swastika background with a silver border along the arms. The trumpet banner is bordered with silver aluminum fringe on all sides. Along the top side of the banner is a channel that the attachment pole would pass through. The tassels are affixed to a black, silver and red aluminum cord that passes thrpough silver aluminum loops sewn along the top edge. The banner measures 19 x 21 inches ( not including the fringed border. The banner is in excellent condition. $4500. More Photos

143SO2 - Very rare 1931 dated Sturmabteilung ( SA ) Honor Sturmbannfahne. This very rare SA flag features a gold twistcord border along the four sides of the canton that displays the SA unit designation. The honor flag also has chain-stitched along one of the bottom edges, 'SA Sturm K. Ehrenfeld 1931. The SA sturmbannfahne was carried and displayed at NSDAP rallies and SA events. The flag measures 41 x 55 inches in length. The white central disc is separately machine sewn as is the black swastika. One of the seven attachment rings has gone missing with time. The flag shows normal light soiling and age. $4250. More Photos

142F1 - DAF ( DEUTCHES ARBEITS FRONT ) Tapestry. This rare tapestry was displayed at DAF organizational gatherings. The woven tapestry is single sided and features the DAF ensign with its distinctive cogwheel. The bottom of the tapestry is bordered with a basket weave design decorative strip. The top reveals a channel which a dowel rod would have passed through for display. The tapestry measures approximately 53.0 x 42.0 inches. Rare. $1750. More Photos

1312F1 - Third Reich era Soldatenbund flag. This rare flag is constructed using two separate sections of cloth material one for each side. The printed flag displays normal but light wear. I have not identified the signicicance of the national colors striping that runs along the top and bottom edges of the flag as I have not seen this before. The flag mwasures 45.0 x 52.0 inches. Rare.- $2,000. More Photos

1312F2 - Reichskriegsflagge w/waffenamt eagle over M. This war flag has distinctive markings stamped along the hoist side. The waffenampt eagle over M indicates use by the Kriegsmarine. The flag measures 37 x 66 $600. More Photos

1310F3 - Rare DJ York district ( Heidelberg) flag. This rare two-sided flag features a black field on one side with the name "York" beneath the DJ sig rune. The opposite side displays the district's crest made up of multi-piece construction and embroidery. The flag would have been displayed at DJ events. The flag has six separte sleeves for attachment. The flag measures approximately 4.6 x 6.6 feet. At the ends of hoist side are two clips. Rare. $2999. More Photos

1310F2 - Early rare Deutsches Jungvolk pennant. This pennant swallowtail design pennant measures a full 7 feet in overall length. The heavy quality black cotton features a single sig ( victory) rune machine sewn to the black side. The opposite side displays the embroidered unit insignia on a white field. The hoist side has three separate cotton sleeves for suspending the pennant. Rare and in excellent condition being free of stains and holes. $ $900. More Photos

079so2 - Heer trumpet banner and small fanfare trumpet for the "Heeremusik Schule Frankfort (Main)". This beautiful banner features the name and location of the Heer Music School on white silk background embroidered using heavy red cotton or silk thread. The reverse of the tile side features a beautifully embroidered Army eagle. The banner measures approximately 18 x20 with a 2 inch cotton fringe border. The smaller fanfare trumprt is complete with mouthpiece and measures approximately 27 ½ inch long. $2750. More Photos

136F9 - Rare NSKK banner. This beautiful banner measures 110.0 x 59.0 inches. This banner has a sleeve at each end for display as a banner rather than a flag. This banner displays excellent color for the red field and the distinctive NSKK eagle. The banner would have been displayed at a NSKK headquarters or rally function. Minor wear to the upper sleeve measuring approximately 3.0 inches. This does not detract from the overall presentation of this very rare NSKK artifact. $1000. More Photos

136F13 - German Sports Association flag. This flag was flown at camps where athletic events were held. The silk screened flag displays honest period use with soiling and separation at the end opposite the hoist. The hoist end is unmarked and retains its four original clips. The flag measures 59.0 x 92.0 inches. The flag displays minor mothing. $400. More Photos

136F12 - Reichs Arbeitsdienst flag. This flag displays excellent color in the red field and white circular disc with the RAD printed emblem.There is a single separation in the material near the central white field near the hoist that measures approximately 1.5 inches. The flag is unmarked along the hoist side and has the swivel clips intact. The flag measures 43.0 x 77.0. $400. More Photos

136F11 - Hitlerjugend camp banner. This banner measures 45.0 x 109.0 inches. The multi-piece constructed banner displays heavy period use as evidenced by the staining and soiling. It is easy to imagine this historic piece flying over a HJ campsite. $600. More Photos

136F8 - Reichs Arbeitdienst ( RAD) headquarters flag 25.0 x 35.0 inches. Gold RAD emblem. Displayed at RAD headquarters.. Rare. $500. More Photos

136F7 - Hitler Youth unit flag. This rare flag features the HJ design with attached rings along hoist. The rings are individually RZM marked. The flag displays a paper RZM tag. Rare. $1250. More Photos

136F6 - Kriegsmarine Admirals Flotilla command car pennant. Rarer swallowtail design. Two-sided, multi-piece constructed in silk. Flag retains both attachment clips. Measures 21.0 inches full length. Metal stiffener rod on hoist end is intact. $650. More Photos

136F5 - NSKK Sturmbann unit pennant. This large two-sided pennant measures 43.0x 22.5 x 43 inches. The pennant is bordered with gold tresse. The central swastika is multi-piece constructed. Along the hoist side of the pennant are four original clips for attachment and on the field are four units designated and the NSKK insigne. Very Rare. $3600. More Photos

136F4 - Deutsches Jungvolk trumpet banner. This stunning example is black wool with metallic silver fringe trim. The single sigrune is white cotton and separately sewn. All three attachment ties are in place. There is the outline of where there was once a diamond shaped unit insignia .Near mint. Rare.$1250. More Photos

136F3 - Hitler Youth trumpet banner . Near mint with RZM tag. This multi-piece constructed trumpet banner measures 20.0 x 21.0 including the 1.25 inch fringe border. The trumpet banner retains its four tie strings. On the reverse is the paper HJ RZM paper tag. Rare. $950. More Photos

135F2 - Deutches Rotes Kreuz ( German Red Cross) flag. This colorful flag features a stylized NSDAP e eagle with a swastika clutching the international symbol of the Red Cross. This rare flag displays minor age and very minor mothing. The flag measures approximately 7.0 x 10.0 feet. $700. More Photos

135F3 - Deutcher Luftsportverband LV Flag. This colorful flag features the DLV symbol on a light blue field. This rare flag would have been displays at an administrative building or at DLV event. The flag measures approximately 6 x 12 feet. and shows normal age. Rare. $999. More Photos

135F4 - Rare Reichs Arbeit Dienst ( RAD ) female car pennant with Bezirk ( unit) # 106. As the war progressed women took over much of the manual work formerly performed by men. RAD leaders were authorized to display identifying pennants on their vehicles. This rare two-sided pennant is constructed of earth brown wool with a RAD style swastika in the upper hoist quadrant. A swastika appears over the familiar wreath on a white circular field. The unit number 106 is machine stitches beside the circular insigne. All insignia and numerals are separately applied. Rare. $999. More Photos

134F1 - Rare Kriegsflagge National War Flag made in Holland by N.V.P.F. v.VLISSINOLN & CO. This Dutch made flag measures 80X135 ( 30x50 inches). Well marked by the maker. Excellent condition. Rare. $750. More Photos

134SO3 - Very Rare SA Reiter Standarte 1935 pattern eagle. This very rare eagle features excellent definition in its body, feathers and head. The eagle displays earlier restoration and could be restored to its original condition with the addition of a complete pole bracket/mounting assembly if it were taken it to a machine shop at a cost of about $1500. At one time the eagle's gilt was refinished by a previous owner ( or the Germans themselves) who wanted to preserve this rare piece. With complete restoration this rare eagle would increase significantly to a value above $15,000. This Reiter Standarte eagle has no cracks or repairs to the bronze. The eagle standarte finials were made exclusively by the Otto Gahr firm in Munich. Otto Gahr was also responsible for the manufacture of a number of rare items during the Third Reich including the Totenkopfring.$6750. More Photos

132F9 - Kriegsmarine fender pennant. $400. More Photos

133F1 - SA Battalion Flag. Triangular, 30" (including pole sleeve) x 18-3/4", cotton fabric. double-sided, multi-layered construction; two red isosceles triangles sewn laterally together to form background and 2-3/8" border, and printed white triangle superimposed on each side; 2" white fabric pole sleeve; all machine; design printed on both white triangles as follows, "large gray eagle (head facing pole) and wreath w/black swastika" and unit designation "I /J. 8" outlined in dark green (to the right of the wreath on the obverse, and to the left on the reverse). Very sound, shows use, $300.00. More Photos

132F1 - NSDAP 2 sided vehicle flag. Multi-piece construction wool (9"x15 1/2") with embroidered swastika. $550. More Photos

131SO1 - Early Reichskriegsflagge. This early flag pre-dated the 1935 war flag with the swastika and the iron cross. This large flag measures 74 inches x 105 inches. The tri-color flag features multi-piece contruction evident in the iron cross central motif and tri-colors. The flag displays light wear and has strong colors. There are a couple of minor stitched repairs and one small square patch approximately 4 inches x 4 inches. Rare. $2,000. More Photos

1212F3 - German Yachting Club pennant. This pennant displays the Weimar eagle with a nautical anchor and state colors. There is a Third Reich stamp corner of the hoist side. Also printed are the words "Gau SW". $325. More Photos

1211F4 - Kriegsflagge National War Flag measures (30X50) marking of KI.FL. (80X135) Price $650. More Photos

1211F2 - National Socialists Reichskreigerbund funeral sash for a war veteran. Features the veterans association insignia silk screened on white field. This red silk sash measure 26.0 inches with the bullion trim. $75. More Photos

1211F1 - Luftwaffe Legion Condor veteran souvenir flag. This multi-piece constructed flag features the Luftwaffe veteran of the 5TH Flak Regiment unit designation along with an embroidered Flak 36 ( 88 mm ) anti-aircraft canon. Below the Unit designation are six hand embroidered flags of the countries that fought in Spain with Germany. Rare. $600. More Photos

1210F4 - NSDAP " Ortsgruppe Rohen" Standarte. This rare NSDAP Standarte features the title "Ortsgruppe Rohen " in the canton is bordered with alternating black and white twistcord thread. The swastika on the white field is separately machine sewn, which in turn, is separately machine sewn to the red field. The standarte measures 46.0 x 51.0 inches. It is bordered with silver bullion thread. The flag displays minor age and wear having minor separations and stains from use. Iwould rate this flag a being in overall excellent condition. Rare. $,2000. More Photos

1210F1 - SS double-sided car pennant. This black cotton pennant features printed SS runics in three concentric circles on a separate machine sewn disc. The pennant is bordered with alternating black and white cotton thread. The hoist side retains the attachment rope and clip. The pennant measures 15.25 x 15.25 x 9.5 inches. I would rate this pennant as being in un-issed condition. Rare. $2,000. More Photos

1209F2 - Large civil pennant ( wimple ) for a career school in Schwaben. Two sided. $125. More Photos

1209F1 - Reichsarbeitsdienst ( RAD ) pennant. This large printed triangular pennant measures approximated 44 x 82 inches. The RAD swastika over wreath symbol is printed on a circular white field. The unmarked pennant is in overall excellent condition having two very minor moth nips. Rare. $600. More Photos

1207SO2 - Very rare Nationalsozialistische Kriegsoferverorgung ( NSKOV ) War Wounded Veterans Association Standarte. This standarte measures 44x49 inches. The central design features the Iron Cross with crossed swords and swastika encircled with an oak leaf wreath. The graphics are printed on both sides. The NSKOV veterans association was formed to provide assistance to Germany's war wounded. The standarte displays excellent colors having no fading. There is very minor mothing but this does not detract from the attractiveness and rarity of this flag. The hoist side retains all its steel rings. The silver fringe border is fully intact. Very rare. $3500. More Photos

1202F3 - NSDAP Gauleiter vehicle pennant. This pennant is constructed with silk borders and heavy cotton triangular red and white quadrants. The burgundy red borders are representative of the waffenfarb piping of Gau level political officials.. The high quality construction and materials is displayed with the heavy bullion gold wire embroidery in the eagle and the "G" and "L' indicating Gauleiter . The pennant displays fraying to the hoist side that attaches to the frame.There are several areas of mothing and wear. Still a rare piece and displays well. $1999. More Photos

1202F2 - Rare Reichs Arbeit Dienst ( RAD ) car pennant with Bezirk ( unit ) # 184. This rare two-sided pennant is constructed of earth brown wool with a RAD style swastika in the upper hoist quadrant. A swastika appears over the familiar wreath on a white circular field. The unit number 106 is machine stitches beside the circular insigne. Rare. $1850. More Photos

1201F1 - Rare Madelschaft/Jungmadelschaftwimple ( BDM ). This wimple ( triangular organization/unit flag ) features a large multi-piece constructed HJ diamond and unit designation " III/71" on the obverse. With the two-piece constructed unit symbols on the reverse side. The heavy black cotton is free of mothing and stains. There are two of the three attachment clips This triangular wimple measures approximately 29.5 x 16 inches. $650. More Photos

1112F2 - Early NSDAP poletop. This early poletop is in the form of a M29 NSDAP eagle as seen displayed on visor and overseas caps. The eagle was subsequently redesigned and replaced with the 1936 style eagle. The poletop precedes the Reichszeugministrei and has no markings or RZM code. The poletop displays a modest loss of the silver finish on the eagle and black swastika. Rare. $625. More Photos

1112F1 - Early NSDAP poletop. This early poletop is in the form of a M29 NSDAP eagle as seen displayed on visor and overseas caps. The eagle was subsequently redesigned and replaced with the 1936 style eagle. The poletop precedes the Reichszeugministrei and has no markings or RZM code. Rare. $700. More Photos

115F1 - Deutchej Jungvolk unit flag for Oranien. The Deutche Jungvolk was a sub-group of the Hitler Jugend for boys ages 10 -14 years of age. This flag was displayed at Deutche Jungvolk events and parades. This rare flag measures 54.5 x 43 inches. The multi-piece constructed cotton flag displays period wear with some light staining and soiling. The front of the flag displays the single sigrune of the German Youth groups superimposed over a sword. The flag's reverse features the sigrune superimposed over a multi-piece constructed swastika. In the upper corner is the unit's district "Oranien". There is a minor separation in the material in the central motif of the DJ diamond. This does not detract from the overall display of the flag. The flag retains excellent color and displays well. There is a period repair to one of the tabs used for affixing the flag to a pole. Very rare. $2350. More Photos

114F5 - German Hunting Associate ( Deutsche Jagerschaft ) banner. This large, two-sided cotton banner displays the associations emblem of a stag skull with the letters "D" and "J" beneath the swastika. The banner was used for display at Deutsche Jagerschaft meetings and events. The DJ central theme is professionally separately machine sewn. The banner is free of tears. The banner has a channel that runs along the top allowing for a pole to be passed through. The banner measures 114 x 45 inches. Excellent condition. Rare. $1500. More Photos

114F1 - Reichskriegsfahne. The flag is in excellent condition without having any serious mothing or stains. The rope lanyard is intact. The size is marked along the hoist border 100 x 170 ( approximately 66 inches x 36 inches). LOH. KR - FL. Is also indicated along the border. $675. More Photos

114F2 - Reichskriegsfahne. This wool flag is perfect for display. The flag is in excellent condition without having any mothing or stains. The size is marked along the hoist border 100 x 170 ( approximately 66 inches x 36 inches) along with the maker's stamp, "Lorenz Summa Sohne, Oberkotzau".. KR - FL. Is also indicated along the border. $675. More Photos

114F3 - NSKK rally pennant. This large size triangular pennant measures approximately 145.5 inches x 54. The wool pennant features a printed NSKK eagle beneath the letters" NSKK". The pennant is complete but displays wear from period use along with very minor mothing and stains. None of which detracts from the overall display. $600. More Photos

109F1 - War Veterans Association Funeral Sash. This bright red funeral sash is made of paper with the appearance of silk. The imprinted lettering and Iron Cross is silver foil. The dedication reads, "To Our Fallen Kamerad" and "War Veterans Association". The borders of each end are machine sewn and made of black plastic. The Veterans Association disc is machine sewn separately. There are no tears or stains. Mint condition. $595. More Photos

108F2 - Allgemeine SS Funeral sash. Used by the Allgemeine SS for display on funeral wreaths, this black silk sash measures 116 x 7 inches. The measurement does not include approximately 2 inches of silver bullion thread border. The sash has imprinted "Der Fuhrer Des SS Oberabschnitts Mitte" on one side and on the other side, "Den Toten Kameraden". The circular disc with the SS runics have been removed from both ends as evidenced by the circular stitch lines beneath the Oberabschnitt and Kameraden inscriptions. The black silk is in excellent condition being free of snags and holes. Rare. $650. More Photos

108F5 - NSDAP Funeral Sash for Ortsgruppe and named Letzer Gruss. Used by the NSDAP for display on funeral wreaths, this bright red silk sash measures 72 x 7 inches. The measurement does not include approximately 2 inches of white silk border This silk sash displays the name Letzter Gruss above a swastika disc on one end and NSDAP Ortsgruppe and a M29 style party eagle on a disc on the opposite end. On the reverse is stamped the maker's name and telephone number. Rare. $500. More Photos

108F6 - Veteran's parade sash. This ribbed silk sash worn by veterans was worn over the shoulder for parades and other ceremonial occasions. The heavy, ribbed black, red and white silk sash shows light age soiling from use. There are two pins attached. One with a profile of Adolf Hitler and the other I cannot identify. The sash is gathered towards the bottom by a cross ribbon. At the ends of the sash are gold bullion tassels. $350. More Photos

108F7 - NSDAP bow for funerary wreath. This cotton bow was affixed to funeral wreaths. The two hanging end of the bow display the national colors on one end and the red swastika disc on the other. At the end of each length is a silver bullion border. $350. More Photos

107F6 - Swastika finial for car pennant. This swastika finial measures 2.75 inches across the arms. The finial retains its excellent silver finish. The attachment screws are still present. $450. More Photos

097f2 - Reichskriegsfahne. This flag measures 23 ½ inches x 34 ½ inches. Perfect for display. The flag is in excellent condition without having any mothing or stains. The rope lanyard has been trimmed. $500. More Photos

094SO2 - SS Regiment "Deutschland" trumpet banner. This stunning trumpet banner features a black field of polished black cotton with separately applied, hand embroidered silver lame` SS Totenkopf over the regiment's name "Deutschland". The reverse features a hand embroidered silver lame` early style state eagle. Both the Totenkopf and the early style eagle are accented with varying shades of hand embroidered silver and black thread. The trumpet banner measures approximately 16 x 16 inches for the black field with another 1 inch of silver aluminum wrapped thread bordering each side. Both clips for attachment to the trumpet are present. Price on Request. More Photos

0810f2 - Waffen SS General's car flag and post. Authorized for display by Waffen SS generals on June 15, 1944 this rare flag identified the occupant's vehicle as a high ranking commander in the Waffen SS. This car flag is pictured and described at length in The Military Advisor: Spring 2004, Vol. 15 Number 2 on pages 27-28. This flag is printed on an off-white, bone colored background with black borders. At diagonals are black rectangular fields with the black SS runics in the upper left quadrant.The flag comes machine stitched to the post used for attachment (wimpelstangen). It is supported and given its shape by an internal metal frame. The post is painted olive/field gray green. Only 10 - 15 high ranking Waffen SS commanders were authorized to display this flag. Display of all car flags and pennants was discontinued in late 1944. $4250. More Photos

087f2 - SS car pennant. This stenciled all metal pennant features RZM and maker code stamped attachment hinges. The lower hinge is marked RZM M3/61 indicating Max Knobloch GmBH in Dobeln as the maker. The enameled surface shows normal light use and areas of minor oxidation. This rare Schutzstaffel car pennant is rare! $3700. More Photos

084f4 - National flag made in Japan for the foreign exchange or visitation of German delegates. This very rare flag was made in Japan to be displayed by German nationals stationed in Japan or for display when German delegates were visiting. The years 1937 - 1938 marked a period of cultural exchange for the two future allies. This wool flag is marked, "MARUSAN & CO. Tel. No. 2-2464 Makers of Flags etc. Decorations of all Descriptions Near The NishnobashiYamashita-sho Yokohama". It's very interesting to note this stamp is printed in English. This flag is a very desirable piece of German and Japanese exchange history. This multi-piece constructed flag measures approximately 15 ½" x 22". Very rare. $450. More Photos

079f4 - Allegmeine SS car flag for Abschnitt (sub-district) XIII. SS car flags and pennants are rare. This example features a two-sided, silk screened, stylized SS eagle and Roman numeral XIII indicating the sub-district. The flag is approximately 14"x8 ½". It is machine sewn over an aluminum plate base. Abschitt XIII was the Alsace-Loraine area. It is encased in plastic for its protection. It is in mint condition. $4,000. More Photos

079f5 - SA 1/J.8 Sturmbann pennant (guidon) for a Jager sturmbann. This pennant features a beautifully silk screened gray eagle on a machine stitched white triangular base on a red field. The unit is designated with a chain-stitched, jager green thread. There was an earlier unit "237" indicated by removed stitching under the J.8. This would make an interesting research project for those who collect flags and pennants. The pennant is two-sided and in excellent condition with no damage. The triangle measures approximately 34x20x34. It is enclosed in plastic for its protection. $1750. More Photos

079f6 - Standart for SA Regt 327. This beautiful Standart features a silk screened gray eagle over 327 on a machine stitched white base on a red field. There is an RZM tag factory sewn along the white edge where the standart would affix to the pole. The flag measures approximately 17 ½"x 20". It is in mint condition and rare. $1750. More Photos

069f2 - Luftwaffe "Table" flag . This flag features a wreathed Iron Cross in "Standart" form on one side and the Luftwaffe stylized eagle in "standart" form on the other. This printed mini measures about 5 1/2 x 5 1/2. It is attached to a small pole that measures about 14 inches. There is no pole top. Rare and displays well. $225. More Photos