{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-nsdap-reichsdienstflagge-state-service-printed-wool-flag-46-x-82","title":"Original German WWII NSDAP Reichsdienstflagge State Service Printed Wool Flag, 46\" x 82\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original German WWII \u003cem\u003eReichsdienstflagge\u003c\/em\u003e, or State Service Flag, measuring approximately 46\" x 82\" (3.8 x 6.8 ft.). It is constructed from wool or a wool blend with the design printed directly onto the fabric, featuring a black hook cross on a white central disc with black and white borders and a German \u003cem\u003eReichsadler\u003c\/em\u003e eagle in the upper left canton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flag is fitted with a canvas header enclosing a halyard rope with loops at both ends. Its construction is consistent with a display or service flag intended for hoisting, though it does not have the heavier stitched corner reinforcements often encountered on flags intended for prolonged outdoor exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall condition is very good with honest age and use. The white portions show some toning, the red field has faded somewhat from its original intensity, and the canvas header has staining from handling and service. There are also scattered small holes and tears from age and possible moth activity. One fly corner is torn with an approximately 3\" x 2\" section of fabric missing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eReichsdienstflagge\u003c\/em\u003e was used by German state and provincial authorities during the Third Reich period and was also employed on certain government vessels. The left facing eagle in the canton is a characteristic feature of this state service pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its large 46\" x 82\" format, printed \u003cem\u003eReichsdienstflagge\u003c\/em\u003e design, surviving halyard rope and loops, wool construction, and strong overall visual presentation, this is a solid example of German WWII state service flag insignia. The fading, staining, scattered holes, small tears, and missing fly corner section are all fully disclosed. It would display especially well in a German state service, government flag, WWII textile, or advanced political and civil insignia collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore on the State Service Flag:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWith a deep understanding of pageantry and symbolism, and its propaganda and psychological effectiveness, the NSDAP went to great lengths to reinforce their political party to the general populace of Germany, with repetitive slogans and the omnipresent use of the swas. Swass adorned flags, banners and pennants and were utilized at every possible opportunity. Originally the State Service Flag was introduced in the Weimar era in 1921 and consisted of three horizontal bars in black, white and red with smaller horizontal bars of black, red and yellow inset in the canton with a black national eagle positioned slightly off-center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn March 13TH 1933 the first Third Reich era State Service Flag was introduced and was designated, \u003cem\u003eDienstflagge der Reichsbehörden zur See\u003c\/em\u003e (Service Flag of the National Authorities at Sea), but the original designation was altered to \u003cem\u003eReichsdienstflagge\u003c\/em\u003e, (State Service Flag) on June 6TH 1933. The 1933 pattern flag followed the basic design of its predecessor with three horizontal bars in black, white and red with a black national eagle positioned in the center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn October 31ST 1935 a second pattern State Service Flag was introduced and was first flown on November 7TH 1935. Regulations dictated that the State Service Flag was to be utilized by all public administrative government authorities and was to be flown on their buildings, on inland waterways and the high seas vessels and service vehicles as required. The regulations also extended use of the State Service Flag to the authorities of the Reichsbahn, (National Railways), the Reich autobahn, (National Highways), and the Reichsbank, (National Bank).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45623804067909,"sku":"ONSV26KCD011","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV26KCD011__01.jpg?v=1787858376","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-nsdap-reichsdienstflagge-state-service-printed-wool-flag-46-x-82","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}