Original Item: Only One Available. This is a beautiful example of a desirable SA Vehicle Wimpel (Pennant), which would be flown on a small staff attached to the fender of the automobile or other vehicle it was attached to. The Sturmabteilung (Storm Detachment), often known as the "Brownshirts", were NSDAP Party's original paramilitary organization, and played a significant role in Adolf AH's rise to power in the 1920s and 1930s.

The overall condition of this extremely attractive SA vehicle pennant is excellent, with signs of only light use. Constructed of cotton, this flag is in near unissued condition, with almost no signs of age. The red backing remains bright and vibrant. Its double sided, with each side bearing a machine woven, round Bevo style representation of an SA organizational emblem, black on a white background. Pennant measures 9 ¼" in hoist by 14” in fly. There are three brass hanging rings attached to the header, as well as a spring clip on the top most ring.

These are used to attach the pennant to included aluminum vehicle fender flag pole with attached finial, which measures about 15 1/2" in total height, and is loosely attached to a wooden base. It is in very good condition, though there are scratched grooves spiraling around the pole, probably from something being forced onto the pole long ago. This originally would have been attached to the fender of a vehicle to indicate that a high ranking official of the SA was in the car. The plated alloy finial correctly unscrews from the top of the pole, which allows the pennant to be removed.

The pennant shows minor age toning, as well as some residue from what looks like some type of label attached to one side. The rear still features the original RZM tag which is also very nice, with age toning and a bit of folding on the edge. The tag has a correct “E” tax code and features the RZM logo as well as the ink stamped numerical designation of the hersteller (manufacturer) A4/166 over lot № 038856. This SA vehicle pennant is an outstanding example that would be nearly impossible to upgrade.

Highly impressive and loaded with eye appeal, this is sure to make a great addition to any collection!

During the Third Reich and WWII, a wide variety of flags and pennants were used on German cars and vehicles. In the military, vehicle flags and pennants were used to indicate branch or rank, or specific command roles. The various civilian organizations also had vehicle flags and pennants for members of their organization or to denote the vehicles of officers, leaders or people in specific roles. Even political leaders had their own flags which were often rank specific. Some of the flags, especially military ones, were simply printed, and some were machine woven or stitched, while the flags for political leaders and the highest ranking military personnel were more decorative and often elaborately hand embroidered in bullion wire. Some vehicle flags were mass produced, including simple national flag type swas emblem pennants that could have been bought by any patriotic supporter. Others were unique. These flags were attractive souvenirs for GI troops at the end of the war, and are eagerly collected today.