A Charming Reichs Service Flag

[J. M. C.]

WARNING! This one is not for those that think the Germans were perfect during the Third Reich.

I don't post many flags because most are a bit repetitive but this one really stands out. The hand done eagle and swastika are just beautifully done (in my eyes anyway). I had a hand stitched one that had inked accents but that was long long ago. This one was a pleasant surprise.

[J. M. C.]

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[Br. James]

The eagle appears to be hand-drawn on cloth, inked and then applied to the flag. Any idea how it was applied...no stitches visible...?

Br. James

[oldflagswanted]

how applied ???

The eagle appears to be hand-drawn on cloth,
inked and then applied to the flag. Any idea how
it was applied...no stitches visible...?

Br. James

Eagle has a sewn edge.
OFW
(below) Post #3b photo enlarged.

[J. M. C.]

The eagle appears to be hand-drawn on cloth, inked and then applied to the flag. Any idea how it was applied...no stitches visible...?

Br. James

Hi James,
The eagle and the large swastika were both inked on the white cloth and then stitched to the red cloth.

Here's a better detail shot.

[Br. James]

Ah...I see...black thread on the black background! Many thanks -- quite an unusual piece!

Br. James