{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-kriegsmarine-admiral-8-3-4-x-8-3-4-vehicle-command-flag-pennant-admiralflagge","title":"Original German WWII Kriegsmarine Admiral 8 3\/4\" x 8 3\/4\" Vehicle Command Flag Pennant - Admiralflagge","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This an lovely example of a WWII German Kriegsmarine Navy \u003cem\u003eAdmiral\u003c\/em\u003e Rank Vehicle Command Flag Pennant, officially termed the \u003cem\u003eAdmiralflagge\u003c\/em\u003e in German. These were used on small vehicles such as cars to denote the presence of an Admiral, who were \"Flag Officers\" in the Kriegsmarine. It feels like it is made from a cotton or cotton rayon blend body, with a canvas header surrounding a metal support, which has spring clips on both ends for attachment to a vehicle mount. It features sturdy stitching around the perimeter, with reinforcement stitches on the corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design features an Admiral's black \u003cem\u003eTatzenkreuz\u003c\/em\u003e (cross pattée) with a chain stitched white border, with no other dots or devices, indicating the rank of \u003cem\u003eAdmiral\u003c\/em\u003e (Admiral). This rank, equivalent of the U.S. Navy's Vice Admiral, was considered a \"flag officer\" in the Kriegsmarine, which was any Navy officer of high enough rank to fly a flag from the location of their command.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is in very good condition, showing age toning overall, along with a bit of light staining. There is a bit less age toning on the header, which was made from a different material. This has given it a fantastic \"been there\" look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost impressive and ready to display!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44802493382725,"sku":"ONSV23NOS101","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV23NOS101__01.jpg?v=1774278355","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-kriegsmarine-admiral-8-3-4-x-8-3-4-vehicle-command-flag-pennant-admiralflagge","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}