My first Kriegsflag!

[Kesselberg]

Large flags and long banners are hard to display. I believe that’s why they are cheaper.

[CanadianAR]

I agree. You just end up storing a bale of cloth. But when you bring it out, you can’t argue with the cool factor!

[Kesselberg]

I agree. You just end up storing a bale of cloth. But when you bring it out, you can’t argue with the cool factor!

Agreed

[oldflagswanted]

Previously on the WAF ...

... congratulations on your "first" RKF, a RKF
being my first military flag back in 1970.
..... OFW .....
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(My 1st WAF Avatar)

From 2007 WAF t=210584, ...
"Purchased my first military flag, a 50x85cm German War flag
[RKF] , for $20 back in 1970 from a WW2 US Army Colonel
who said he got it from the sub-pens at Brest France after his
244mm Artillery unit finished their bombardment of same. More
recently, at last Sunday's (3/18/07) Napredak Hall San Jose
Militaria Show, I was again pleased to be able to pickup for $18
a Number 12 size (16x30 inch) US Naval Battle Ensign made at
the USN Mare Island Navy Yard in 1944. These two flags now
make for an interesting pair of U/E-Boat and Sub/PT Boat size
flags, althought acquired some 37 years apart. Both of these
flags are examples of the smallest official issue naval battleflags
used during WW2."
..... OFW .....
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(My 1st WAF Avatar)
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(below-left) My 1st RKF (50x85cm) & like size US flag on right.


(below-2) On right a 50x85cm RKF in a period use photo.
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(below-3) RKF 50x85cm period GI capture photo.

[Kesselberg]

Thanks again OFW for the great info and pictures. I love that little guy!!

[ValhallaMilitaria]

I just sold a 300by500 sized one in a very much field repaired and shortened (side to side) condition, it had a halyard running through the entire top edge of the flag and many repairs and mods. Here are the photos of it. For me, a ship's flag but I have no proof of that but in my opinion if a flag flew over an installation and it wore out they would simply throw it away and replace it. Sailors being a superstitious lot would not give up their good luck charm. This one was about 9 feet by 12 feet. It was listed on the estand and sold quickly.
Eric

[ValhallaMilitaria]

some more photos

[ValhallaMilitaria]

still more

[ValhallaMilitaria]

last ones shame that the story is lost to time on this one, it ain't pretty but it IS cool as heck IMO.

[Kesselberg]

Love salty helmets and salty flags too. Very nice.

[ValhallaMilitaria]

Love salty helmets and salty flags too. Very nice.

Thank you Kessel, wish it could talk.
The buyer is thrilled.