Original South African WWII Large South African Union Flag with Halyard and Japanese Kanji Markings - 48 x 68”
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Original Item. Only One Available. The flag of South Africa from 1928 to 1994 was the flag of the Union of South Africa from 1928 to 1961 and later the flag of the Republic of South Africa until 1994. It was also the flag for South West Africa (now Namibia) under the former's administration (from 1915 to 1990). Based on the Dutch Prince's Flag, it contained the flag of the United Kingdom, the flag of the Orange Free State, and the flag of the South African Republic (respectively) in the centre. A nickname for the flag was Oranje, Blanje, Blou (Afrikaans slang for: "orange, white, blue").
This is a very large example, measuring roughly 48 x 68”, with a retained header which bears several Japanese kanji markings, which confuse us. The flag is certainly of the WWII period with good color and multi-piece construction, each of the three colors being its own separate piece. Someone wrote SOUTH AFRICA over the kanji markings. One of the corners of the flag looks to have been repaired during the period.
A scarce flag, the first we have offered. Ready for display.
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