Danish / Danmark Flags

[RobertE]

These were in an estate purchase of original insignia and field gear. The flag is a three-piece construction, made from a smooth cotton blend. The Danish flag emblem is silk-screened in the center. Three ties are present, and small holes indicate it was probably fixed to something at the ends opposite the flag pole. It measures roughly 2 x 3 feet, and is a double-sided design.

What's neat is that it came with a multi-flag, alternating artificial silk bolt with the same exact flag. It appears they were intended to be cut and folded, so the swstika flag is on one side and the Danmark emblem on the other.

Does anyone know what this flag would have been used for? Are the small ones for rallys or the like? Any information would be appreciated!

regards, Robert

[RobertE]

Smaller artificial silk flags - or are they something else?

[RobertE]

Detail -

[RobertE]

The center Danish flag device is printed right onto the center panel -

[RobertE]

Ties - the flag is also more faded on one side than the other -

[Jørn Schmidt]

I believe its Italian,but I cant tell what it has been used for.
Cheers
J.S

[RobertE]

J.S., it's certainly possible, but why the exact replica of the Danmark SS-type shield in the center?

regards, Robert

[mark carter]

#2 is a silk ''hankie"" so to speak.Italian, not Danish.Ok?
#2 not rare

[RobertE]

Rarity was not my question, but looks like these have been identified as Italian, and I assume original?

Neat looking flags, IMO, and I'll add them to the collection.

I appreciate the help! regards, Robert

Robert,

It is the flag of the Kingdom of Italy:

http://fotw.net/flags/it-king.html

What looks like a danish shield is that of the House of Savoy.

Regards,

Fred

[RobertE]

Fred, the link and background are very helpful, thank you. s/f Robert

[DaveJ]

I would say the flags were made to use for parades by the by-standers. In this case maybe for a visit of Hitler to Italy or Il Duce to Germany. They would have been on a small stick and the crowd would buy them to wave at the parade. My thoughts anyway,