IMPERIAL QUEST Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 (edited) Hi all,I would like to share my newly acquired 1933-1935 pattern Kriegsflagge with you. My 9 year old daughter is for size reference....she was not included in the deal. The construction is the typical thick scratchy material, and the printing is done on two halves that were sewn horizontally through the white section. The flag is marked Reichskriegsflagge 3X5, and has the Weimar-style eagle over "M" stamp indicating Kriegsmarine acceptance. It is in wonderful condition with some minor zig zag stitching repairs to a small rip near the fly end, and only 3 or 4 pencil eraser-sized moth holes. I will add photos of my other flags/banners in the near future. Steven[attachmentid=58903] Edited October 31, 2006 by IMPERIAL QUEST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave B Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Wow Steven that is one BIG flag!!....errrr,where are you going to put it!!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMPERIAL QUEST Posted October 30, 2006 Author Share Posted October 30, 2006 (edited) Wow Steven that is one BIG flag!!....errrr,where are you going to put it!!? Hi Dave,Since the wife will not agree to a giant flag pole in the front yard, unfortunately, I will have to fold this one. I plan to fold it where the stamps, and ropes can be seen, then I will display it with the attached photo, and a period picture showing this type flag being flown from the stern of a Heavy Cruiser. I just could not pass this one up for the price, from what I have read, these are quite rare... Edited October 30, 2006 by IMPERIAL QUEST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve campbell Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 That's the flag you were telling me about. Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronny Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Every thing is big in the USA even the Kriegsmarine battle flags That flag is bigger than my living room? Congrats Steven nice catch and nice to see you around here Cheers,Ronny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMPERIAL QUEST Posted October 30, 2006 Author Share Posted October 30, 2006 Thanks Steve and Ronny....old comrades. I am very glad to be here, and yes Ronny, we do everything big in Texas... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulsterman Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 wow!What was supposed to fly from-a battleship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregM Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 (edited) WOW ! When you say flag, you really mean FLAG !!!!!!!!! Edited October 30, 2006 by gregM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMPERIAL QUEST Posted October 30, 2006 Author Share Posted October 30, 2006 wow!What was supposed to fly from-a battleship?HI,My understanding is that the size for a Battleship was 4.5 X 7.5 meters @ Greg....She does block a lot of sun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg.hays Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Awesome Flag!!!!!!! Good to see we can still find you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMPERIAL QUEST Posted October 31, 2006 Author Share Posted October 31, 2006 (edited) Greg!!!!! Glad to "see" you old friend.Here is another banner in my collection. It is a TR-era produced example. It is 4.5 ft. X 20 ft. and shows very light wear. There is a stepped ceiling that cannot be seen in this picture, and this banner fit so perfectly in the wall niche of my room, it was almost as if it were custom made to fit. Although you cannot see it, there is a black tassle at the end, the same as the red and white. I am going to become a contributing member very soon, and I will replace these pics with better ones. Edited October 31, 2006 by IMPERIAL QUEST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMPERIAL QUEST Posted October 31, 2006 Author Share Posted October 31, 2006 (edited) A heavy cotton example of an Imperial Tri-color flag. It is approx. 6ft. X 9 ft. Edited October 31, 2006 by IMPERIAL QUEST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMPERIAL QUEST Posted October 31, 2006 Author Share Posted October 31, 2006 (edited) The flag on the left has very early hardware on the hoist edge, and is strongly reinforced. The fly end is tattered. Overall porportions are approx 4.5 ft. X 11 ft.The flag on the right is a Swiss Canton flag (Geneva), and is in very fragile condition. My estimate, based on hardware is that it is from the 1930's or 40's. An overall shot of this will follow. Edited October 31, 2006 by IMPERIAL QUEST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMPERIAL QUEST Posted October 31, 2006 Author Share Posted October 31, 2006 (edited) Flag 1 detailThe style and construction matches the example shown in the framed reprint of an 1898 catalog. Edited October 31, 2006 by IMPERIAL QUEST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMPERIAL QUEST Posted October 31, 2006 Author Share Posted October 31, 2006 Flag 2 overall shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panzercomander Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Hey Steve you can use the big flag to cover your bed!!! Superb flags men!!!CongratulationsCarlos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMPERIAL QUEST Posted October 31, 2006 Author Share Posted October 31, 2006 Hey Steve you can use the big flag to cover your bed!!! Superb flags men!!!CongratulationsCarlos Thank you Carlos.I already tried the bed cover idea....but the wife gave me too much grief. I am thinking car cover . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panzercomander Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Thank you Carlos.I already tried the bed cover idea....but the wife gave me too much grief. I am thinking car cover . HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! keep trying you gonna find a new useful way to use/dispay that flag!!!!RegardsCarlos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Holmes ( Stomper ) Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 I never cease to be amazed . That is one almighty BIG flag mate . I think i would have to find a way to display it . Maybe find a way to have it mounted to the ceiling . ps . Nice to see you again mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 One can only be impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buellmeister Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 Imperial Quest, I must applaud you in the ways in which you have presented your banners. Impressive is an understatement. They look exquisite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMPERIAL QUEST Posted February 22, 2007 Author Share Posted February 22, 2007 Imperial Quest, I must applaud you in the ways in which you have presented your banners. Impressive is an understatement. They look exquisite.Thanks very much. A new addition. I believe this to be from the 1864 German/Danish War. It is approx. 8 ft. X 4 ft. and represents on ly the center portion of a much larger flag. It is a medium weight linen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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