{"product_id":"original-wwii-german-kriegsmarine-reichkriegsflagge-wurttemburgische-cattunmanufactur-massive-6-x12-war-flag","title":"Original WWII German Kriegsmarine Reichkriegsflagge-Wurttemburgische Cattunmanufactur-Massive 6’x12’ War Flag","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered is an exceptionally large \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal WWII German Reichskriegsflagge (Reich War Flag)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, measuring approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 feet × 12 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and retaining its original manufacturer label from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWürttembergische Cattunmanufactur, Heidenheim a. Brz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis impressive multi-piece constructed flag features the traditional red field with offset black-and-white cross, large central white roundel with black swastika, and Iron Cross in the upper canton.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOf particular importance is the original sewn manufacturer label reading:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Württembergische Cattunmanufactur\u003cbr\u003e Heidenheim a. Brz.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWürttembergische Cattunmanufactur was a documented German textile manufacturer during the Third Reich period and is known from surviving WWII German naval flags. Other documented Kriegsmarine flags from this same manufacturer are known with naval acceptance, size and issue markings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reinforced hoist of this example also retains a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efaded period ink issue\/acceptance marking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Portions of the marking are no longer legible, so no attempt has been made to assign an exact size designation from the surviving stamp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flag is of exceptionally impressive scale, covering nearly an entire room when laid out. Its heavy-duty construction includes extensive reinforcement stitching appropriate for a flag of this enormous size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flag shows \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003econsiderable genuine service\/storage wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including holes, tears, scattered fabric loss, staining, discoloration, creasing and deterioration through portions of the black cross. These flaws are clearly photographed and have been left completely untouched. Despite the wear, the flag remains largely complete and presents exceptionally well because of its enormous dimensions and strong coloration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn outstanding centerpiece for an advanced WWII German militaria or historical flag collection and substantially more impressive in person than photographs can convey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6’ × 12’\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Württembergische Cattunmanufactur, Heidenheim a. Brz.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e WWII \/ Third Reich\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reichskriegsflagge \/ German War Flag\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Heavily used original condition with holes, tears, losses, staining and age-related wear as photographed. No restoration or cleaning performed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43621662949453,"sku":null,"price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/IMG-5855.png?v=1788035330","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/original-wwii-german-kriegsmarine-reichkriegsflagge-wurttemburgische-cattunmanufactur-massive-6-x12-war-flag","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}