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Original German WWII Kriegsmarine 100 x 170 cm Naval Jack Flag by G.A. Fröhlichs Sohn A.G. in Sudetenland - Gösch flagge

Item Description

Original Item: Only One Available. This is a totally original authentic German WWII Kriegsmarine Naval Göschflagge (Jack Flag), with a large Swas (Hook Cross or Swas) in the center of a white circle on a red field. It is essentially a smaller version of the standard NSDAP party flag, though depending on the size of the ship it was on, they could actually be quite large.. This example is most likely made of cotton or linen, standard materials for flags of the period. It measures a nice displayable 100cm x 170cm, which is approximately 39.4" x 66.9".

This jack flag is totally original and is in very good condition with some areas of staining, and no major holes or tears. The colors are still bright, with just a bit of age toning on the central circle. It also features rows of stitches around the border to strengthen it against becoming "wind whipped". It is nicely stamped on the header with the manufacturer information fully legible:

G.A. Fröhlichs Sohn A.G. Warnsdorf. Sud.

This is one of German-owned companies in the so-called "Sudetenland", areas with a large German-speaking population, which Germany annexed from Czechoslovakia in 1938. Today Warnsdorf is known as Varnsdorf, part of the Czech Republic on the northern border with Germany. The flag is also marked Gösch. 80 x 135, indicating that it is a 80cm x 135cm Göschflagge. Next to this is the correct Eagle / M Marinewaffenamt, indicating inspection at the Naval Weapons office before issue.

The header of the flag has two rope loops on the end, for tying the flag to the "Jack Staff". This is a small vertical spar (pole) on the bow of a ship or smaller vessel on which this particular type of flag, known as a jack, is flown. The jack staff was introduced in the 18th century. The jack is typically flown from military vessels, including submarines, while at anchor or moored pierside, but not while underway.

A hard to find German WWII Naval flag, fully marked and ready to display!

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