FG-046
Republic of China National Flag (Annin/Defiance, 1942–1943)
China · WWII Period
84 × 140 cm (nominal 3 × 5 ft)
Flags & their histories
Collection
I currently hold over 90 flags in my collection — and counting — each one a silent witness to the past. Most originate from periods of war, political upheaval, or military service. These flags are not just fabric; they are fragments of history, and I am committed to documenting each of them here in detail.
The catalog remains under active development, with many rare pieces and photographs still to be added. Your patience is appreciated as this archive continues to take shape.
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Latest documented additionFG-065 · Imperial German Reichskriegsflagge, 1892–1903
China
1
WWII Period1
FG-046 · China
Republic of China National Flag (Annin/Defiance, 1942–1943)
- Dating
- 1942–1943
- Material
- Cotton bunting blend
- Maker
- Annin / Defiance (New York, USA)
- Markings
- Annin “Defiance” label; “3 × 5 FT” hoist stamp; zinc grommets
- Hoist
- White cotton canvas heading with two zinc grommets; printed Annin “Defiance” label; 3 × 5 FT size stamp
- Construction
- Multi-piece red field; blue canton separately pieced; white sun with twelve rays double-appliquéd (stitched on both sides)
- Type
- National flag (ROC)
Germany
37
Early Imperial Period · 1871–19032
FG-032
German Empire Flag (Wool, ca. 1890–1915)
Germany · Early Imperial Period · 1871–1903
150 × 250 cm
FG-032 · Germany
German Empire Flag (Wool, ca. 1890–1915)
- Dating
- 1900
- Markings
- Pencilled “150–250” in hoist; sewn-in four-strand hemp rope
- Context
- German-made, Kaiserreich period; construction consistent with ca. 1890–1915 (likely around 1900)
- Type
- Civil or institutional display flag
- Format
- Approx. 3 : 5
FG-065
Imperial German Reichskriegsflagge, 1892–1903
Germany · Early Imperial Period · 1871–1903
Approx. 120 × 200 cm
FG-065 · Germany
Imperial German Reichskriegsflagge, 1892–1903
- Dating
- 1892–1903
- Markings
- 2 × 1,2 m · Crown above M 1
- Hoist
- Reinforced heading with integral rope
- Construction
- Printed design on woven flag cloth
- Observation
- Narrow cross, interrupted central circle and revised 1892 Prussian eagle
- Type
- Naval war flag / Reichskriegsflagge
- Format
- Approx. 3 : 5
Imperial Period · 1903–19184
FG-001
Imperial German Sturm Flag (Kaiserliche Sturm Flagge)
Germany · Imperial Period · 1903–1918
95 × 150 cm
FG-001 · Germany
Imperial German Sturm Flag (Kaiserliche Sturm Flagge)
- Dating
- ca. 1910s
- Markings
- "Sturm-Flg. 95x157cm", Imperial Crown 1
- Type
- Imperial War Ensign
- Format
- 2:3
FG-002
German Imperial Bootsflagge
Germany · Imperial Period · 1903–1918
95 × 150 cm
FG-002 · Germany
German Imperial Bootsflagge
- Dating
- Ca. 1910s
- Material
- Authentic WWI-era wool bunting
- Markings
- "Bootsflg. 0,95 × 1,57", 1 Imperial Crown
- Type
- Imperial War Ensign
- Format
- 2:3
FG-003
German Imperial Gaffelflagge
Germany · Imperial Period · 1903–1918
120 × 200 cm
FG-003 · Germany
German Imperial Gaffelflagge
- Dating
- Ca. 1910s
- Markings
- "Gaffel Flg. 1,2x2m", Imperial Crown 1
- Type
- Imperial War Ensign
- Format
- 2:3
FG-004
Imperial Flag - Reichsdienstflagge c. 1905–1912
Germany · Imperial Period · 1903–1918
134 × 234 cm
FG-004 · Germany
Imperial Flag - Reichsdienstflagge c. 1905–1912
- Dating
- c. 1905–1912
- Markings
- None
- Type
- State / Service Flag (also used in colonies)
- Format
- 3:5
Weimar Republic · 1919–19332
FG-005
Weimar Republic Naval Ensign
Germany · Weimar Republic · 1919–1933
150 × 95 cm
FG-005 · Germany
Weimar Republic Naval Ensign
- Dating
- Ca. 1929–1932
- Material
- Coarse wool bunting
- Markings
- M over anchor depot marking · Bootsflg. 1,5 × 0,95
- Construction
- Printed design on multi-panel sewn base
- Type
- Weimar Naval Flag
- Format
- 2:3
FG-006
Weimar Reichskriegsflagge – Bootsflg. 95 × 157 (cut)
Germany · Weimar Republic · 1919–1933
95 × 157 cm
FG-006 · Germany
Weimar Reichskriegsflagge – Bootsflg. 95 × 157 (cut)
- Dating
- late 1930's
- Markings
- "Anchor over M", "3", "Boots. FL. 95x157"
- Type
- Weimar Naval Flag
- Format
- 2:3
Nazi Period · 1933–194522
FG-030
Large German Tricolour (Wool, c. early 1930's)
Germany · Nazi Period · 1933–1945
142 × 242 cm
FG-030 · Germany
Large German Tricolour (Wool, c. early 1930's)
- Dating
- 1930's - 1940's
- Markings
- None visible; hoist rope removed
- Hoist
- Separate strip of thick cotton-linen material; reinforced with rectangular patches in both corners
- Construction
- No overlock; raw edges folded and sewn
- Context
- Unknown German use abroad, pre- or wartime
- Type
- Civilian or institutional display
- Format
- Approx. 3:5 (likely 150×250 cm original)
FG-031
German Empire Flag (ca. late 1930s)
Germany · Nazi Period · 1933–1945
111 × 172 cm
FG-031 · Germany
German Empire Flag (ca. late 1930s)
- Dating
- Late 1930s
- Markings
- None; rope later inserted through hoist tunnel
- Context
- German-produced, likely NS-era civil context
- Type
- Civilian display or propaganda use
- Format
- Approx. 2:3
FG-007
Reichskriegsflagge – Transitional Model 1933–1935 ("alter Art")
Germany · Nazi Period · 1933–1945
100 × 170 cm
FG-007 · Germany
Reichskriegsflagge – Transitional Model 1933–1935 ("alter Art")
- Dating
- Ca. 1934 - 1935
- Material
- Coarse wool flag cloth
- Markings
- "Reichskriegs-Flg. alter Art 1,0 × 1,7"
- Construction
- Machine-sewn flag with reinforced hoist and printed design
- Type
- Naval War Flag
- Format
- 3:5
FG-008
Altered Weimar Kriegsflagge
Germany · Nazi Period · 1933–1945
60 × 100 cm
FG-008 · Germany
Altered Weimar Kriegsflagge
- Dating
- Weimar verison late 1920's, altered ca. 1934
- Markings
- Weimar naval approval mark, "1x6"
- Type
- Naval War Flag
- Format
- 3:5
FG-009
Wassersportflagge – Germany ca. 1935–1936
Germany · Nazi Period · 1933–1945
60 × 100 cm
FG-009 · Germany
Wassersportflagge – Germany ca. 1935–1936
- Dating
- ca. 1935–1936
- Markings
- “1,00” in pencil on hoist
- Type
- 1st version water sport flag
- Format
- 3:5
FG-010
Small Water Sports Nazi flag
Germany · Nazi Period · 1933–1945
18 × 34 cm
FG-010 · Germany
Small Water Sports Nazi flag
- Dating
- Ca. 1940
- Type
- 2nd version water sport flag
- Format
- 3:5
FG-011
German Admiral Flag – Flottenstab Usage
Germany · Nazi Period · 1933–1945
100 × 100 cm
FG-011 · Germany
German Admiral Flag – Flottenstab Usage
- Dating
- Ca. 1938-1939
- Markings
- "Adm", engraved plate, red depot stamp
- Context
- Possible Association with Admiral Hermann Boehm
- Type
- Admiral Flag
- Format
- 3:5
FG-036
German Service State Flag (Schneider Nossen, ca. late 1930s)
Germany · Nazi Period · 1933–1945
100 × 170 cm
FG-036 · Germany
German Service State Flag (Schneider Nossen, ca. late 1930s)
- Dating
- ca. late 1930s
- Markings
- "100 × 170", "Schneider Nossen"
- Context
- Likely German civil authority use (Zoll / Reichsbahn / Polizei)
- Type
- State service flag (Reichsdienstflagge)
- Format
- 10:17
FG-012
German Jack (Gösch) G. Fl. 50×85 cm
Germany · Nazi Period · 1933–1945
50 × 85 cm
FG-012 · Germany
German Jack (Gösch) G. Fl. 50×85 cm
- Dating
- ca. 1939–1945
- Material
- Wool bunting ; cotton hoist band with integral braided rope loop
- Markings
- "G.Fl.50 × 85”, "N.V.P.F. v. Vlissingen & Co’s Katoenfabr. Helmond (Holland)"
- Construction
- Printed swastika-in-white-disc ; machine-stitched hoist; triple-stitched fly edge; reinforced corners
- Context
- Possibly Kriegsmarine depot or Dutch contractor stock
- Type
- Naval jack (bow flag)
- Format
- 3:5
FG-013
Gösch – Buntstoff Berlin (300 × 500 cm)
Germany · Nazi Period · 1933–1945
300 × 500 cm
FG-013 · Germany
Gösch – Buntstoff Berlin (300 × 500 cm)
- Dating
- ca. 1939–1944
- Markings
- “Göschen”, “300 × 500”, "Burnstoff Berlin", “Swastika over M”
- Context
- FlagGeek Collection
- Type
- Naval jack (Gösch) (not naval approved)
- Format
- 3:5
FG-014
Reichskriegsflagge – Transitional Variant
Germany · Nazi Period · 1933–1945
150 × 250 cm
FG-014 · Germany
Reichskriegsflagge – Transitional Variant
- Dating
- ca. 1936–1937
- Maker
- Witte K.G., München
- Markings
- "Eagle Over M", “Kf.Fl. 150 × 250”, “Witte K.G., München”
- Type
- "Error flag", Transistional Naval war Flag
- Format
- 3:5
FG-015
Reichskriegsflagge – Kriegsmarine Version (50 × 85 cm)
Germany · Nazi Period · 1933–1945
50 × 85 cm
FG-015 · Germany
Reichskriegsflagge – Kriegsmarine Version (50 × 85 cm)
- Dating
- ca. 1940s
- Markings
- "Eagle over M", “Reichskriegsflagge", “50 × 85”, “3”
- Context
- Found in Sønderborg, Denmark, 1945
- Type
- 2nd pattern naval war flag
- Format
- 3:5
FG-016
Reichskriegsflagge – Kr.Fl. 80 × 135 (Lorenz Summa, WWII)
Germany · Nazi Period · 1933–1945
80 × 135 cm
FG-016 · Germany
Reichskriegsflagge – Kr.Fl. 80 × 135 (Lorenz Summa, WWII)
- Dating
- ca. 1940–1944
- Material
- Wool bunting, cotton hoist, rope loop
- Maker
- Lorenz Summa Söhne, Oberkotzau
- Markings
- “Kr.Fl. 80 × 135”, "Lorenz Summa Söhne Oberkotzau"
- Type
- 2nd pattern war/battle Flag
- Format
- 3:5
FG-017
Kriegsmarine War Ensign – 100 × 170 cm
Germany · Nazi Period · 1933–1945
100 × 170 cm
FG-017 · Germany
Kriegsmarine War Ensign – 100 × 170 cm
- Dating
- ca. 1940–1944
- Markings
- "Eagle over M", "R.Kr.Fl. 100x170", "G.A. Fröhlichs Sohn A.G. Warnsdorf Sud"
- Type
- 2nd pattern naval war flag
- Format
- 3:5
FG-018
Kriegsmarine Reichskriegsflagge – Captured in Middelburg
Germany · Nazi Period · 1933–1945
150 × 250 cm
FG-018 · Germany
Kriegsmarine Reichskriegsflagge – Captured in Middelburg
- Dating
- ca. 1940–1944
- Markings
- “Reichskriegsflg. 1,5 × 2,5”
- Context
- Captured in Middelburg, Netherlands
- Type
- 2nd pattern war/battle Flag
- Format
- 3:5
FG-019
Kriegsmarine Flag Signed by US Soldiers (1944–45)
Germany · Nazi Period · 1933–1945
200 × 335 cm
FG-019 · Germany
Kriegsmarine Flag Signed by US Soldiers (1944–45)
- Dating
- ca. 1941
- Material
- Wool bunting with stitched black-white-red panels
- Markings
- "Eagle over M", “Reichskriegsflg. 2 × 3,35”
- Context
- Signed by U.S. soldiers, Company M, 3rd Battalion, 359th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division
- Type
- 2nd pattern naval war flag
- Format
- 3:5
FG-040
Reichskriegsflagge hoisted at La Rochelle
Germany · Nazi Period · 1933–1945
137 × 180 cm (measured mean; original 150 × 250 cm)
FG-040 · Germany
Reichskriegsflagge hoisted at La Rochelle
- Material
- Wool bunting, multi-piece construction
- Markings
- “Reichskriegsflagge 1,5 × 2,5”
- Context
- Identified on archival photo of La Pallice customs building; specimen shows hoist wear and staged fly repairs matching image
- Type
- Naval war ensign
- Format
- 3:5
FG-042
Captured German National Flag
Germany · Nazi Period · 1933–1945
93 × 150 cm
FG-042 · Germany
Captured German National Flag
- Maker
- Bonner Fahnenfabrik — woven hoist label “Bonner Fahnenfabrik, Bonn a. Rhein” present.
- Markings
- Woven label “Bonner Fahnenfabrik, Bonn a. Rhein”
- Context
- Taken in Cologne, 7 March 1945, during Battle of Cologne; chain of custody documented (emails + dealer paperwork, anonymised)
- Type
- NSDAP party/land display flag
- Format
- 3:5
FG-043
German Naval Jack (Gösch) 80 × 135 cm
Germany · Nazi Period · 1933–1945
80 × 135 cm
FG-043 · Germany
German Naval Jack (Gösch) 80 × 135 cm
- Material
- Cotton bunting with heavy canvas hoist
- Markings
- Hoist “Gösch 80×135” + woven label “Textildruck Arlt, Schönheiderhammer”
- Construction
- Multi-piece sewn bunting; printed roundel and swastika; multi-row reinforcement at fly; integral braided rope lanyard with spliced eye at head
- Context
- Standard Kriegsmarine service flag; rare red dye bleed in roundel noted
- Type
- Kriegsmarine jack (U-boats and light craft)
- Format
- approx. 3:5
FG-044
Interwar Imperial German War Ensign (1930's)
Germany · Nazi Period · 1933–1945
100 × 147 cm
FG-044 · Germany
Interwar Imperial German War Ensign (1930's)
- Material
- Heavy, scratchy wool bunting; pigment/print on wool with strong strike-through on reverse.
- Markings
- Cotton railroad header with tack/rust marks
- Context
- History Hunter, with letter 29 June 2015
- Type
- Commemorative/veterans’ parade flag (Battle of Jutland)
- Format
- approx. 2:3 (reduced from c.100×150 cm)
FG-052
DGzRS Maritime Rescue Flag (ca. 1938–1945)
Germany · Nazi Period · 1933–1945
68 × 89 cm
FG-052 · Germany
DGzRS Maritime Rescue Flag (ca. 1938–1945)
- Material
- Wool bunting with heavy ribbed cotton canvas hoist
- Markings
- Ribbed cotton header, hand-sewn rope, no stamps
- Hoist
- Hand-stitched rope with spliced end and steel swivel ring
- Construction
- Machine-sewn panels; reinforced corners; folded rope seam
- Context
- Acquired at maritime fair in the Netherlands
- Type
- Maritime rescue flag, operational use by DGzRS
- Format
- approx. 3:4 (small service ensign)
FG-053
Kriegsmarine Water Sports Flag
Germany · Nazi Period · 1933–1945
78 × 87 cm (cut from ~80 × 135 cm)
FG-053 · Germany
Kriegsmarine Water Sports Flag
- Material
- Red wool bunting; heavy cotton-canvas hoist; natural-fibre braided rope; darkened iron/steel ring(s)
- Markings
- no maker stamp
- Construction
- Printed/dyed emblem (black on white disc) on wool field; machine-sewn seams; hoist sleeve with internal rope
- Context
- Private collection (FlagGeek)
- Type
- Organisational water-sports identification
- Format
- originally 3:5; present ~0.9:1 (cut)
Post-War · 1945–19907
FG-045
Imperial German War Ensign (Bonner Fahnenfabrik, 1960s)
Germany · Post-War · 1945–1990
80 × 128 cm (probable nominal 80 × 135 cm)
FG-045 · Germany
Imperial German War Ensign (Bonner Fahnenfabrik, 1960s)
- Dating
- 1960s
- As found
- 80 × 128 cm
- Probable nominal
- 80 × 135 cm (3:5)
- Material
- Wool-blend bunting (plain weave)
- Maker
- Likely 1960s production by Bonner Fahnenfabrik (label/type match; see reference)
- Markings
- Bonner Fahnenfabrik woven label, 1960s type
- Hoist
- Original hoist removed; replaced with a sewn pole sleeve (tunnel)
FG-049
Vintage West Germany Flag (Japanese Export)
Germany · Post-War · 1945–1990
118 × 178 cm
FG-049 · Germany
Vintage West Germany Flag (Japanese Export)
- Dating
- c.1955–1959
- Material
- Stiff wool bunting, rough hand-feel, consistent with 1950s export production. Multipiece construction: black, red, and gold sewn as separate horizontal panels.
- Markings
- “REP. OF GERMANY” (ink, handwritten); “西ドイツ” (factory stamp, Japanese)
- Hoist
- Heavy cotton tape with hand-sewn lacings. Rope shows mixed fibre: natural strand (burns to grey ash) combined with synthetic strand (melts to hard bead).
- Context
- Japanese export, NATO/Allied supply chain
- Type
- Wool bunting, multipiece construction
- Format
- 2:3
FG-047
C-Doppelstander
Germany · Post-War · 1945–1990
93 × 112 cm
FG-047 · Germany
C-Doppelstander
- Markings
- Düsseldorfer Fahnenfabrik maker stamp (source attribution)
FG-048
C-Doppelstander
Germany · Post-War · 1945–1990
96 × 115 cm
FG-048 · Germany
C-Doppelstander
- Markings
- Düsseldorfer Fahnenfabrik maker stamp (source attribution)
FG-057
DDR Volksmarine Dienstflagge
Germany · Post-War · 1945–1990
67 × 110 cm
FG-057 · Germany
DDR Volksmarine Dienstflagge
- Dating
- likely 1960s
- Material
- Cotton flag cloth
- Construction
- Multi-panel sewn construction with separate horizontal colour bands
- Type
- East German naval service flag
- Format
- approx. 3:5
FG-058
DDR Volksmarine Dienstflagge (small emblem variant)
Germany · Post-War · 1945–1990
50 × 85 cm
FG-058 · Germany
DDR Volksmarine Dienstflagge (small emblem variant)
- Dating
- likely 1980s
- Hoist
- Heavy cotton hoist sleeve with reinforced stitching
- Construction
- Multi-panel sewn horizontal stripes
- Type
- East German naval service flag
- Format
- approx. 3:5
FG-059
West German Bundesmarine Navy Flag / Naval Ensign
Germany · Post-War · 1945–1990
76 × 136 cm
FG-059 · Germany
West German Bundesmarine Navy Flag / Naval Ensign
- Dating
- likely 1960s to early 1970s
- Hoist
- Heavy canvas sleeve with railroad-pattern weave and braided halyard loop
- Construction
- Multi-panel sewn horizontal stripes with swallowtail fly
- Type
- West German naval service flag / naval ensign variant
- Format
- swallowtail federal service flag
Netherlands
2
WWII Period2
FG-026
Modified NSB-Related Flag – Netherlands ca. 1940s
Netherlands · WWII Period
135 × 230 cm
FG-026 · Netherlands
Modified NSB-Related Flag – Netherlands ca. 1940s
- Dating
- 1940s (modified post-1944)
- Material
- Wool blend for red and white stripes; cotton (painted) for replaced blue stripe
- Markings
- None visible
- Construction
- Sewn tricolour, bottom stripe manually replaced
- Context
- Found in evacuated NSB home by P. Keuris; modified by Petronella Keuris-Heeneman
- Type
- NSB-affiliated, later civilian use
- Format
- Horizontal tricolour
FG-064
Early Dutch National Flag
Netherlands · WWII Period
90 × 145 cm
FG-064 · Netherlands
Early Dutch National Flag
- Dating
- First half of the 20th century, likely 1930s–1940s
- Material
- Coarse, openly woven wool flag bunting
- Markings
- None visible
- Hoist
- Narrow white woven reinforcement with braided attachment cords
- Construction
- Three separately cut and machine-sewn horizontal panels
- Context
- Original owner and place of use unknown
- Type
- Dutch national flag
Iraq
2
Saddam Hussein Period · post-19902
FG-033
Iraqi Ba'athist Flag (Gulf War, ca. 1991–2003)
Iraq · Saddam Hussein Period · post-1990
75 × 116 cm
FG-033 · Iraq
Iraqi Ba'athist Flag (Gulf War, ca. 1991–2003)
- Dating
- early 1990's
- Markings
- None
- Hoist
- The flag features a tunnel-style hoist — almost certainly intended for mounting on a pole or rod, rather than for rope suspension
- Context
- Reportedly sourced from Baghdad during wartime
- Type
- Propaganda or field use
- Format
- Approx. 5:8
FG-061
Signed Operation Iraqi Freedom Flag
Iraq · Saddam Hussein Period · post-1990
Approx. 80 × 130 cm
FG-061 · Iraq
Signed Operation Iraqi Freedom Flag
- Dating
- March–June 2003
- Material
- Very lightweight synthetic satin- or gauze-like fabric
- Markings
- 59 handwritten signatures and messages
- Hoist
- Narrow sewn sleeve or tunnel for mounting on a pole
- Construction
- Three sewn horizontal panels
- Context
- Recovered from an abandoned storage unit in Florida (2026)
- Type
- Personal deployment souvenir
Israel
1
Early State Period · ca. 1948–19551
FG-028
Early Israeli Flag (Old Jerusalem)
Israel · Early State Period · ca. 1948–1955
95 × 133 cm
FG-028 · Israel
Early Israeli Flag (Old Jerusalem)
- Dating
- early 1950's
- Markings
- None visible
- Hoist
- Tunnel sleeve for rod or stick mounting (civilian type)
- Construction
- Raw edges without lining or tape
- Context
- Private residence, Old Jerusalem
- Type
- Civilian ceremonial flag
- Format
- Approx. 0.714 ratio
Italy
1
Kingdom & WWII Period · 1922–19461
FG-063
Kingdom of Italy Merchant Ensign
Italy · Kingdom & WWII Period · 1922–1946
130 × 213 cm
FG-063 · Italy
Kingdom of Italy Merchant Ensign
- Dating
- Early to mid-1940s
- Material
- Coarse woven wool flag bunting
- Markings
- None visible
- Hoist
- Heavy woven canvas heading with attached natural-fibre rope
- Construction
- Fully multipiece and machine sewn
- Context
- Acquired at the Ciney Militaria Fair, Belgium, in 2024
- Type
- Civil flag / merchant ensign
Japan
5
WWII and Occupation5
FG-020
Japanese Naval Ensign – Kyokujitsu-ki (Size 4)
Japan · WWII and Occupation
170 × 225 cm
FG-020 · Japan
Japanese Naval Ensign – Kyokujitsu-ki (Size 4)
- Dating
- 1930's
- Markings
- “海軍 四” ("Navy – No. 4")
- Context
- First-hand provenance (U.S. Marine estate, 1945)
- Type
- Naval war flag
- Format
- 2:3
FG-021
Signed Japanese Good Luck flag
Japan · WWII and Occupation
FG-021 · Japan
Signed Japanese Good Luck flag
- Dating
- WWII era
- Markings
- Multiple inscriptions (30+ names)
- Context
- Signed by soldiers, includes "Seven Lives for the Nation"
- Type
- Good luck flag
- Format
- Traditional rectangular
FG-037
Japanese National Flag (Postwar British Usage)
Japan · WWII and Occupation
120 × 169 cm (originally 120 × 180 cm)
FG-037 · Japan
Japanese National Flag (Postwar British Usage)
- Dating
- 1946–1950
- Markings
- "JAPAN" + 日本 in pen
- Context
- Likely British/Commonwealth use under BCOF occupation
- Type
- Multipiece national flag
- Format
- 2:3 rectangular
FG-041
Cotton Rising Sun Flag with Eight Signatures (1946–1949)
Japan · WWII and Occupation
34 × 39 cm
FG-041 · Japan
Cotton Rising Sun Flag with Eight Signatures (1946–1949)
- Dating
- 1946–1949 (inscriptions)
- Material
- Cotton, printed (parade/household grade).
- Context
- Midwestern U.S. veterans, incl. 136th Infantry Regiment (33rd Div.), Japan Occupation
- Type
- Souvenir / Patriotic display flag
- Format
- 1:1.15
FG-050
Signed Imperial Japanese Flag (Hinomaru)
Japan · WWII and Occupation
95 × 70 cm
FG-050 · Japan
Signed Imperial Japanese Flag (Hinomaru)
- Dating
- c. 1944–46 (WWII / Occupation)
- Markings
- Printed red disc; no kanji; leather-corner remnants
- Context
- Captured in the Pacific War; associated with 321st Infantry Regiment, 81st ID; likely signed during occupation in Japan
- Type
- National flag (captured; GI-signed)
- Format
- ~3:2
Soviet Union
3
WWII Period2
FG-022
Soviet Vertical Flag – British-made, WWII Era (ca. 1941–1945)
Soviet Union · WWII Period
84 × 182 cm
FG-022 · Soviet Union
Soviet Vertical Flag – British-made, WWII Era (ca. 1941–1945)
- Dating
- WWII era
- Markings
- None visible
- Context
- Likely used by Soviet diplomatic or military liaison in UK
- Type
- Embassy or mission display
- Format
- Hanging flag / vertical banner
FG-038
Small Soviet Flag (British-Made, ca. 1940–1945)
Soviet Union · WWII Period
46 × 86 cm
FG-038 · Soviet Union
Small Soviet Flag (British-Made, ca. 1940–1945)
- Dating
- 1940–1945
- Markings
- “1 YD SOVIET UNION” (stamped on hoist)
- Context
- Likely British/Commonwealth production for Soviet liaison or HQ display
- Type
- Allied administrative or symbolic use
- Format
- Horizontal flag with emblem near hoist
Cold War Period1
FG-039
Soviet Naval Ensign (59 × 99 cm, 1979)
Soviet Union · Cold War Period
59 × 99 cm
FG-039 · Soviet Union
Soviet Naval Ensign (59 × 99 cm, 1979)
- Dating
- 1979
- Material
- Wool bunting.
- Markings
- “1979 г.”; “ГОСТ 8498-73” (Marine flags)
- Construction
- One-piece field with pigment-printed devices (clear through-print on the reverse); stitched hoist sleeve with internal rope and braided loop; multi-row triangular reinforcement at the fly; machine-sewn hems; in-service repair patches (red patch at the upper hoist; blue patch at the lower fly).
- Context
- Ukrainian seller, widow of a Soviet naval officer; fits Grisha-class context
- Type
- Naval ensign (USSR)
- Format
- White field with narrow light-blue lower stripe; star at fly; hammer-and-sickle at hoist
United Kingdom
3
WWII Period3
FG-023
British White Ensign – German made
United Kingdom · WWII Period
100 × 200 cm
FG-023 · United Kingdom
British White Ensign – German made
- Dating
- ca. 1935 - 1939
- Markings
- "Krieg-Flg. England 1,0 x 2,0"
- Type
- Naval Flag
- Format
- 1:2
FG-035
British White Ensign (1942-1944)
United Kingdom · WWII Period
90 × 180 cm
FG-035 · United Kingdom
British White Ensign (1942-1944)
- Dating
- 1942–1944
- Material
- Printed wool bunting
- Markings
- None
- Construction
- Cotton hoist with 2 brass grommets + 3 lacing eyelets
- Context
- Unmarked; identical to IWM 1942–44 specimen
- Type
- Naval Flag
- Format
- 1:2
FG-051
Union Flag (Admiralty Broad Arrow / Crow’s Foot, WWII)
United Kingdom · WWII Period
84 × 174 cm
FG-051 · United Kingdom
Union Flag (Admiralty Broad Arrow / Crow’s Foot, WWII)
- Dating
- 1938–1945
- Material
- Thick naval-grade wool bunting with visible horizontal weaving lines; matte, no synthetic sheen.
- Markings
- “3×6”, pencil “25”, Broad Arrow (Crown Property)
- Construction
- Multipiece assembly; straight lockstitch (no zig-zag); cotton thread likely; correct counter-changed St Patrick.
- Context
- Private collection, Denmark
- Type
- Naval / Government Service Flag
- Format
- 1:2
United States
4
Pre-WWI / Spanish–American War Period1
FG-029
45-Star U.S. Ensign – Likely Navy-Issued (c. 1896–1908)
United States · Pre-WWI / Spanish–American War Period
180 × 300 cm (≈ 6 × 10 ft)
FG-029 · United States
45-Star U.S. Ensign – Likely Navy-Issued (c. 1896–1908)
- Dating
- 1896–1908
- Material
- Wool bunting, linen hoist
- Markings
- PAT’D AUG 28 1884 (on grommet)
- Construction
- Hand-sewn stars; machine-sewn stripes
- Context
- Likely Navy Yard origin; attributed to L. W. Manchester
- Type
- Naval or Government-Issued Flag
- Format
- 1:1.67
WWII period2
FG-024
48-Star U.S. Ensign – U.S. No. 12 MI 1944
United States · WWII period
15.7 × 29.9 inches (≈ 40 × 76 cm)
FG-024 · United States
48-Star U.S. Ensign – U.S. No. 12 MI 1944
- Dating
- 1944
- Markings
- U.S. No. 12 MI 44 (stencilled)
- Context
- U.S. Navy issue during WWII, Mare Island
- Type
- Naval Flag
- Format
- 1:1.9
FG-034
USA 48-Star Flag (Defiance Brand, 1942–1943)
United States · WWII period
48 × 72 inches (≈ 122 × 183 cm)
FG-034 · United States
USA 48-Star Flag (Defiance Brand, 1942–1943)
- Dating
- 1942–1943
- Material
- Two-ply cotton bunting (Defiance brand)
- Maker
- Annin & Co., New York / Verona, NJ
- Markings
- Defiance label, steel grommets
- Construction
- Cotton duck header with 2 steel grommets
- Context
- Verified by David B. Martucci (vexman.net) and Jeff Bridgman (dealer archive)
- Type
- Recruitment / Display
Post-WWII & Civil Rights Era1
FG-054
Confederate “Southern Cross” flag (printed cotton)
United States · Post-WWII & Civil Rights Era
85 × 140 cm (≈ 3 × 5 ft)
FG-054 · United States
Confederate “Southern Cross” flag (printed cotton)
- Dating
- Mid-20th century
- Material
- Cotton
- Construction
- Single-panel printed; machine-stitched hems; canvas header with two metal grommets
- Context
- Reported Chicago counter-protest, 1966 (unverified)
- Type
- Printed flag
- Format
- 3:5
Vietnam
1
Vietnam War Period1
FG-027
Early North Vietnamese Flag - Yellow Star
Vietnam · Vietnam War Period
80 × 125 cm
FG-027 · Vietnam
Early North Vietnamese Flag - Yellow Star
- Markings
- None
- Context
- Unverified bring-back from Vietnam War
- Type
- Civilian propaganda use
- Format
- Rectangular flag
Miscellaneous / International Flags
3
Flags3
FG-025
Early NATO Flag – German Production (ca. 1949–1953)
Miscellaneous / International Flags · Flags
111 × 138 cm (111 × 166.5 cm original/uncut)
FG-025 · Miscellaneous / International Flags
Early NATO Flag – German Production (ca. 1949–1953)
- Dating
- ca. 1949–1953
- Markings
- Unmarked, German brass hook
- Context
- Likely postwar German military use
- Type
- NATO (early non-standard)
- Format
- Square, modified fly end
FG-056
NATO IFOR/SFOR Armored Vehicle Flag
Miscellaneous / International Flags · Flags
40 × 50 cm
FG-056 · Miscellaneous / International Flags
NATO IFOR/SFOR Armored Vehicle Flag
- Dating
- 1995–2000
- Material
- Fine satin-weave polyester (Eastern European military flag textile, 1990s type)
- Markings
- Mecsek Zászlóműhely label, grey braided hoist rope
- Construction
- Single-piece printed field with stitched hoist edge
- Context
- Danish military auction, Balkan mission veteran
- Type
- NATO (IFOR/SFOR, Northern Brigade)
- Format
- Rectangular, vehicle identification
FG-062
Christiania Flag, Copenhagen
Miscellaneous / International Flags · Flags
Approx. 90 × 130 cm (present condition)
FG-062 · Miscellaneous / International Flags
Christiania Flag, Copenhagen
- Dating
- Contemporary (used until 2026)
- Material
- Lightweight woven polyester flag cloth
- Hoist
- Folded and machine-stitched reinforcement fitted with metal grommets at both corners
- Construction
- Three yellow discs printed directly onto a red polyester field
- Context
- Photographed in use at the Christiania-boden before removal and acquired directly from the flagpole in 2026
- Type
- Political-social conflict flag
- Format
- Rectangular community flag