Nazi German naval ensign (1935-1945)

Nazi German naval ensign, 1935-45 pattern. Stencilled on the hoist is: 'REICHSKRIEGSFLG 300 X 500 PLÜSCHWEBER GREFRATH'. The flag is made of machine sewn cotton with the design printed onto the fabric. A rope is attached to hoist the flag. Design: Red field with off centre black cross, edged white/black/white. It has a white disc in the centre with a black swastika. In the canton an iron cross, edged white/black/white.

Object Details

ID: AAA0478
Collection: Flags
Type: Naval ensign
Display location: Not on display
Date made: 1935-45; 1938-1945 1938-45
People: German Navy
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: flag: 2717.8 x 4673.6 mm