253 Luftwaffen-Regimentsstandarte der Flak (Flugabwehrtruppe).
Luftwaffe FLAK Regimental Standard. Standard features double sided silk red field with three sided aluminum fringe and border of red and white silk. The obverse features a silver bullion embroidered eagle surrounded by a bullion laurel wreath. Obverse features an embroidered bullion Iron Cross to the center field. Each corner of the flag features a silk swastika with bullion borders. The hoist shows traces of original tack holes and embroidered mark: "TS 8".
The standards of the Luftwaffe are especially appealing in their appearance and have like the regimental flags of the former Prussian Army, a direct link to the flags of the period of Frederick the Great. The red Flak standard is especially appealing.
One of the most impressive pieces of regalia from theThird Reich.
Magnificent example in superb condition.
Measuring 125x 145 cm.
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