NSDAP Flag - Any Information Please

[AlecH]

Hello Gentlemen,

I recently purchased this flag, measures 78cm x 150cm from a acquaintance, whose job is clearing out properties and selling off the contents, he found this flag, rolled up under a deceased farmer's bed. I have no reason to believe that it is a reproduction / fake, but would like to make sure.

The flag - one sided, appears to be made in two piece construction, red background, on which is sown large white circle. The black swastika appears to be printed on the white circle. The flag's bottom corners left & right have weights sown into them. Have found no stamps or markings on the flag. The hanging pole came together with the flag.

I do have a couple of questions about the flag, which members may be able to help me with, (1) what's the purpose of the flag? (2) can you tell if its early or late war ? (3) how does the condition match up against other flags, you have seen?

Any information welcome

Regards

AlecH

[AlecH]

Close-up pictures

[JoeW]

Close-up pictures

I would describe this more as a display banner than a flag. These were mass produced for use during parades and festivities in the III Reich, hung from windows, balconies and similar locations. It is not an NSDAP flag, like those issued to Orsgruppen, Kreis or Gaues. There is really no way to determine the production date, other than to say it is probably post-1933. It seems similar in condition to others I have seen.

[AlecH]

Hello Joe,

Thanks for your post. Yes your right, a banner is a more apt description. I neglected to say I'd run a UV light over the banner, to my relief it stayed dark. Thanks again for the information.

Regards

Alec