Reichs Kriegs Flag 100 X 170

[Edelweisse]

Hi Folks:

I recently picked up this Reich Kriegs flag 100 X 170 by "Plutzar & Bruedt K.G. Bielitz O/S"....there is a red ink stamp ? and a number "6"...there is some moth tracking....which doesn't distract and two minor stains (yellow).

[Edelweisse]

More Pictures

[Edelweisse]

Some more pictures with red stamp and "6" or "9"

[Edelweisse]

More pictures of the tracking

[Edelweisse]

Few more pictures of flag

[Edelweisse]

Few more pictures since I would like comments....if good

[Edelweisse]

These are now the last pictures....Thanks for looking and I appreciate all of your comments

[oldflagswanted]

Imo ...

Reichs Kriegs Flag 100 X 170
...I would like comments....if good

Hello Edelweisse:
IMO a WW2 authentic RKF, listed in WAF "wmtf" t=427262
as maker 13 = Plutzar & Brull K.G., Bielitz O/S. A maker with
a rarity ranking of "A" = "Often seen". As such, and also based
on poor condition (has holes) so valued at less than $500 USD.
..... OFW .....
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(My 1st WAF Avatar)
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(below) RKF size #6 use per KM flaggenbuch, etc.

[Edelweisse]

OFW.....thank you for your comments. Question: w/o a KM stamp are you saying it's KM based upon size? Another question: What is the red stamp...proof or accepts stamp? I looked at it and I think it's a "CM" Tks for ballpark value

[oldflagswanted]

red stamp ???

OFW.....thank you for your comments. Question:
w/o a KM stamp are you saying it's KM based upon
size? Another question: What is the red stamp...proof
or accepts stamp? I looked at it and I think it's a "CM"
Tks for ballpark value

Although hard to see, the red stamp
is likely the late war KM stamping.
OFW
(below-right) Late war KM stamp.

[Edelweisse]

OFW...you are correct that "C" is the swastika but faded...wow thanks...we are all learning and sharing. I didn't know about that stamp. A student in learning. Thanks OFW

[Edelweisse]

For information sharing...here is the close up picture of red "M" with swastika above stamp. Thanks OFW...

[darrenbate]

I wonder why the M stamp was changed from the eagle version? War time austerity?

[Edelweisse]

Good question...why the change? Bottom line...I wouldn't have know unless OFW didn't tell me.

[oldflagswanted]

Change in KM stamp ???

I wonder why the M stamp was changed
from the eagle version? War time austerity?

IMO eagle M stamp was applied before
the rope was added - as noted by
no wing distortion where rope curves
header.
OFW

Good question...why the change? Bottom
line...I wouldn't have know unless OFW
didn't tell me.

Late in the war the less wide two circle
figure 8 stamp allowed the KM inspector
stamp application as a last factory step.
OFW