{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-service-worn-small-0-5m-x-0-6m-kriegsmarine-navy-harbor-pilot-boat-flag","title":"Original German WWII Service Worn Small 0.5m x 0.6m Kriegsmarine Navy Harbor Pilot Boat Flag","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is something that we have only seen a very few of before! This is a very nice German WWII Kriegsmarine Navy \u003cem\u003eLotsen-Flagge\u003c\/em\u003e (Harbor Flag), marked \u003cstrong\u003eLotsen-Flg. 0,5 X 0,6\u003c\/strong\u003e on the header. This indicates a relatively small size of 0.5m (19.7in.) by 0.6m (23.6in.). When flown on a ship or boat, this flag indicated that the ship had a qualified harbor pilot aboard. These were required when going in and out of the congested and dangerous waterways inside major deep water ports. With the flag other vessels, particularly the water police, would be aware that the vessel was underway under qualified direction. It is also possible that these smaller flags were used to indicate a launch that had the harbor pilot on board, in transit to a larger ship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design of the flag is basically the standard NSDAP National Flag in the center with a wide white border. This example is dyed into the fabric of the flag, which looks to be a wool \/ cotton blend. It has a canvas header with a halyard inside, forming loops at both ends that have attached galvanized steel clips for attachment. The flag shows that it definitely saw service in the field, and now has numerous holes and tears from deterioration of the fabric. We usually see these rare flags in nearly unissued condition, so finding one that really saw use at a German controlled harbor is a real treat!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady to add to your WWII maritime collection!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40890942947397,"sku":"ONSV23WHS041","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV23WHS041__01.jpg?v=1703860222","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-service-worn-small-0-5m-x-0-6m-kriegsmarine-navy-harbor-pilot-boat-flag","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}