Skull Pole Top

[Bob Hritz]

Just picked this up complete with the 2 piece pole. Any ideas?

Bob Hritz

[Erich B.]

Wow--that's very cool!
My guess would be one of the Freikorps or Veteran's Groups that utilized a skull for their symbol. Or very early SS. Does the pole give you any clues? Is it black or brown?
Erich

[justina]

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Very nice ! Never seen one like it before?

[Bob Hritz]

The poles are black laquered and have brass screw together devices. The upper pole has 4 eyelets for clipping the flag into place. Total length is a little over 8 feet, with the pole top in place.

Bob Hritz

[John T]

I agree with Erich...or Masonic.

John

[Bob Coleman]

Bob-
The shape of the top is reminiscent of those used by veteran's groups. My thought is it is Freikorp.
Bob

[David North]

This past "Belts and Buckles" forum thread may be of interest.

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=150687

Regards,

David

[PANZERPIONIERE]

So cool!
Steve

[Norman Hamilton]

werewolf

Fascinating thread, this and the one in the past. NH....

[Robin Lumsden]

I've just found this..............

[D Funk]

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Looks like a winner!

[Robin Lumsden]

Looks like a winner!

And..................

..............compare this flag with the one in the photo!

[Erich B.]

Fantastic! A period photo and the real thing in hand--what a find!
Is the skull on the flag painted?

Erich

[Robin Lumsden]

Fantastic! A period photo and the real thing in hand--what a find!
Is the skull on the flag painted?

Erich

I think so.

It's on a dealer site.

[Robin Lumsden]

This flag is a real gem. A one-looker, even from photos like this.

Probably unique. Certainly much rarer than a DE standard.

Here's the EK......................