Original German WWII City of Hamburg Coat of Arms Printed Flag - 28" x 46"
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Original Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely WWII period flag showing the Coat of Arms of the city of Hamburg, a castle with three towers. The middle tower shows a cross on top, and it is believed that the so-called Marian stars on top of the two side-towers and the cross recalls the fact that Hamburg used to be an archbishopric. The towers and the walls with their pinnacles and the closed gate symbolized the determination of the town to defend itself. The flag measures 28" x 46", and is made from a single piece printed wool body with a canvas header. This has a halyard rope inside that terminates in a loop on the top, and extends 20 inches below. Condition is very good, showing some light age toning as well as staining from use.
Hamburg is a major port city on the River Elbe, which connects to the North Sea via a long tidal estuary. Flags such as this were most likely used on small vessels in the area. It doesn't show much in the way of wind wear, so we assume it saw only light use, or was hung up indoors.
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