Thanks for the great information. One question however, is this a rare flag due to its transitional origin? Again, thanks
Best Regards
Mike
Originally posted by oldflagswanted
The RKF with two unbroken center rings is the 1st pattern, with the one unbroken ring being the c.1939 pattern - the variation shown with center bars meeting the outside center ring was a transistion between the two official design patterns caused by makers altering the 1st pattern silk screen mask incorrectly to the later pattern rather than going to the greater expense of making an entirely new screen! Sometimes we forget that the period vendors were in the business to make money too!
The RKF with two unbroken center rings is the 1st pattern, with the one unbroken ring being the c.1939 pattern - the variation shown with center bars meeting the outside center ring was a transistion between the two official design patterns caused by makers altering the 1st pattern silk screen mask incorrectly to the later pattern rather than going to the greater expense of making an entirely new screen! Sometimes we forget that the period vendors were in the business to make money too!
I have period photos of the first pattern Kriegs flag with the solid outer ring where the bars do NOT meet the ring.
I would like to see a period photo of the flag in question where the bars meet the outer ring.
I lean toward the flag in question being original based on all the other details. But, I have never been able to find a period photo of this type.
Thanks for your email, however, I cannot find the flag listed on this thread on the link you have provided. Do you have a period photograpgh or a source for the war flag listed in this thread. It appears to be a combination of the two patterns seen in the link. Thanks
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