{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-luftwaffe-flak-artillery-battalion-officer-fahrzeug-stabsflagge-vehicle-staff-pennant-with-aluminum-trench-art-eagle-10-3-8-x-17","title":"Original German WWII Luftwaffe Flak Artillery Battalion Officer Fahrzeug Stabsflagge Vehicle Staff Pennant with Aluminum Trench Art Eagle, 10 3\/8\" x 17\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Set Available. This is an original German WWII Luftwaffe officer \u003cem\u003eFahrzeug Stabsflagge\u003c\/em\u003e, or rigid vehicle staff pennant, for a Flak Artillery battalion level command, accompanied by an aluminum trench art Luftwaffe eagle. The pennant is double sided, of multi-piece construction, and measures approximately 10 3\/8\" in hoist by 17\" in fly. It retains its rigid internal frame, thick protective plastic covering, mounting sleeves, and white chain stitched early style Luftwaffe eagles on both sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersonal and unit command pennants were a long established German military tradition and were continued by the Luftwaffe, with regulations for vehicle and command pennants appearing from the mid 1930s onward. Battalion level command pennants of this type were mounted prominently on official vehicles when the commanding officer was present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is constructed around a rigid internal metal frame and retains two metal extensions at the hoist, each fitted with a mounting sleeve for attachment to the vehicle. The entire pennant is enclosed within a thick transparent plastic covering intended to protect the textile body and insignia from weather and road exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe field is of multi-piece construction and carries white chain stitched early pattern Luftwaffe eagles on both sides. The color arrangement consists of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeep Red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeep Red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewhich is consistent with Luftwaffe Flak Artillery battalion level command use, with Deep Red (Tiefrot) being the Corps Color (Waffenfarbe) for Flak and other Artillery forces in the Luftwaffe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall pennant dimensions are approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 3\/8\" hoist x 17\" fly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe protective plastic covering remains fully intact but has yellowed somewhat with age. The colors beneath remain relatively vibrant. The metal mounting extensions projecting from the hoist show some bending from use or storage but remain present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanying the pennant is an aluminum trench art Luftwaffe eagle measuring approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7 1\/2\" wide x 3 7\/8\" high\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe eagle faces to the right and carries an engraved Luftwaffe eagle design. It remains in very good condition with no major damage noted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall condition of the pennant is very good, especially considering its age and intended vehicle use. The rigid frame, plastic covering, mounting sleeves, textile field, and chain stitched insignia all remain intact. The principal condition issues are age yellowing to the plastic and bending to the mounting extensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its Flak Artillery battalion command color arrangement, double sided chain stitched Luftwaffe eagles, rigid vehicle mounting construction, surviving protective plastic covering, and accompanying aluminum trench art eagle, this is a distinctive German WWII Luftwaffe vehicle command set. The yellowed plastic and bent mounting extensions are fully disclosed. It would fit especially well in a Luftwaffe Flak, vehicle command pennant, trench art, or advanced German WWII flag collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45847660560453,"sku":"ONSV26MSB021","price":2195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/E4AF3ADB-FE26-4B6E-8A46-AEC71F3F2405.jpg?v=1790422017","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-luftwaffe-flak-artillery-battalion-officer-fahrzeug-stabsflagge-vehicle-staff-pennant-with-aluminum-trench-art-eagle-10-3-8-x-17","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}