{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-kriegsmarine-vice-admiral-8-x-8-vehicle-command-flag-pennant-vizeadmiralflagge","title":"Original German WWII Kriegsmarine Vice Admiral 8 ½\" x 8 ½\" Vehicle Command Flag Pennant - Vizeadmiralflagge","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This an lovely example of a WWII German Kriegsmarine Navy \u003cem\u003eVizeadmiral\u003c\/em\u003e (Vice Admiral) Rank Vehicle Command Flag Pennant, officially termed the \u003cem\u003eVizeadmiralflagge\u003c\/em\u003e in German. These were used on small vehicles such as cars to denote the presence of a Vice 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, and an embroidered dot on the top, indicating the rank of \u003cem\u003eVizeadmiral\u003c\/em\u003e (Vice Admiral). This rank, equivalent of the U.S. Navy's Rear 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 more staining 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":42070220472389,"sku":"ONSV23NOS103","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV23NOS103__01.jpg?v=1728606270","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-kriegsmarine-vice-admiral-8-x-8-vehicle-command-flag-pennant-vizeadmiralflagge","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}