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WWII GERMAN FLAG - POSTAL OFFICE -
All of the origanizations
that provided city services had to adopt the swaqstika as a
symbol of solidarity with the Nazi party. The post office was not an exception.
This is a German WWII Post Office flag. Multiple piece construction. Heavy duty
cotton.
The white oval and black swastika are one piece. The name of the town is found in a large
black square on the corner of the flag. This sample shows wear.
The flag has several holes and a couple of tears. These type of flags are hard to find
because not that many were produced and most of them were destroyed.
The black corner section has a white border around it. The following sentence is
written in white gothic letters: FACHSCHAFT REICHSPOST ORTSFACHGRUPPE APOLDA, which
translates to "Trade Association Realm Post Ofifce Local Specialized Group Apolda".
The image of a gold color horn is placed below the sentence.
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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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All civilian services during the Third Reich were affiliated to the Nazi party. The design of their equipment
displayed the swastika with the black, white and red colors. The postal service was no exception. The flag
was had a heavy duty construction because it was meant to be exposed to the elements.
No additional markings are found in the flag.
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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