WWII GERMAN FLAG - VEHICLE PENDANT -
This is German WWII vehicle pendant flag. Employed as a means to indicate solidarity with
the Nazi party.
Of cotton construction.
Single piece with a red background and silk screened circle with swastika in the center.
Reinforced top with a loop that allowed a bar to go through for mounting purposes.
There are no markings
in this particular example. However, it is possible to find examples with stamps on them.
These flags were flown from masts in the sides of the vehicles or draped in the front of
the car. Heavy duty stiching ensured the flaf would not be torn off.
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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