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WWII German Driving Club Banner -
The Third Reich produced a series of
civilian organizations
that were affiliated to the Nazi party. With the propagation of mnotor vehicles
around the country came the existance of the driving clubs.
The banner featured here is a German WWII Driving Club car banner. Of
cotton construction .
The design consists of a triangular shape banner. White in color with a red cross outlined
in black. At the intersectin of the cross is found an oval shape, defined by two
black lines.
The center of the oval has an eagle with the wings retracted. The head faces to the right.
The beak is slightly opened. It is clutching a red circle with a swastika in the center.
The letters D.D.A.C. are written on the chest of the eagle.
Some of the other items belonging to auto clubs include
stickpins.
They were issued as a means to identify membership.
The perimeter of the banner is reinforced with extra stitching. This provides extra strength
to the material so it does not fray when in use. The larger end of the triangle has a sleeve
where the string is secured. A metal loop is found here.
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This page is a recognition and identification guide for WWII German flags. Multiple
detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined
points that should be noted.
One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my WWII German flag worth?". A price
guide is included here to address this question. The value of the flags is reviewed
over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth of the German
flags in the collector's market is illustrated.
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This flag is currently being reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because the quality
of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with the construction style
and materials employed in the manufacturing of this flag. Attention to the details is critical in
order to be able to determine the authenticity of the flag.
If you have an interest is seeing other flags of the Third Reich, you can do so by going
to our WWII German Flags
identification guide. Where we cover Heer (Army), Navy (Kriegsmarine),
Air Force (Luftwaffe) and other organizations.
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