Original Item: Only one Available. Here we have an excellent condition ultra rare RAD Reich Labor Service Fringed Honor Standard Flag, which were used to honor those who had done great service to German industry, either historically or during the NSDAP period. We previously had one of these named to 19th century German engineer and businessman Ferdinand Schichau, but this example does not have any name attached to it, and does not look to have had one in the past. It's very likely that this example was never marked and displayed, and it is really in great shape.

The standard measures 54" x 46", and is made with multiple layers of soft cloth. This is definitely a finely made flag, as befitting a flag used to honor those of great importance to German industry. This three color standard was manufactured in a durable and strong manner. With a heavy emblem sewn on each side, this flag is quite heavy to other counterparts. Two red cotton panels sewn back to back, thereby creating one standard. Each side has a two piece black cotton swas with a strip of silver rayon outlining trim. It is surmounted by a white cotton circle, with multiple individually sewn black pieces forming the RAD crest, encircled by a band of white wheat sheaf embroidery on a black background. It has silver bullion fringing on three sides, sewn between the two halves of the flag. A significant amount of work went into the creation of this flag.

The standard has various minor soiling and some of the silver bullion fringe is deteriorated, but overall it's in great shape. There are some small holes and pulls in the fabric from storage, as well as some staining, probably from long storage and transportation as well.

In great shape and ready to add to your collection!