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25-58 BANNER - 1.
GARDE-REGIMENT zu FUß.
This is
a most unusual, high-quality banner for 1. Garde-Regiment zu Fuß.
The regiment was the most elite and important in the entire Prussian Army. It
was founded in 1688. It was garrisoned in Potsdam where, like all Garde-Regiments, it was attached to the GardeKorps. Virtually all
the officers were the cream of German royalty and nobility. Every Prussian
Prince was enrolled in the regiment and held status as an á la Suite officer. From the rank of a Leutnant à la
Suite as a youngster, to Generaloberst in the rank of Generalfeldmarschall à la Suite as an elder Prince, all were
represented. The regiment’s à la Suite list
included 25+ royals! They had more than any other single regiment in the
German Army. By contrast, the Regiment der Garde du Corps had a
single officer as an à la Suite during all of WW I.
The regiment differed vastly from all other infantry regiments (except one)
because they wore mitres in addition to pickelhauben. Even their
pickelhauben were unique. Theirs was the Prussian Army’s only infantry
regiment to wear fluted spikes. (The fluted spike was used sparingly by
Prussian and Bavarian and Hessen-Darmstadt officers. It also was used on ALL
general officers’ pickelhauben).
Banners like this were displayed primarily in two ways. The first was as a
wall decoration at the Offizier Casino (Officers’ Club). The second
(though somewhat less likely) was at a veteran’s organization meeting place.
The banner’s attributes are spectacular. It is fabricated from silk and satin.
Its measurements are 38 3/4" x 42." First, this banner is very similar to the
regimental standards (colors), that were prized and defended by every
regiment. A regiment’s standard was bestowed by its head-of-state (Kaiser,
King, Grand Duke, Duke, Prince, etc.) The regiment marched everywhere with the
regimental standard flying proudly at its head. It charged into battle not
only beneath its national flag, but its regimental standard, as well. To lose
the "colors" was a disgrace and an offense, not only to the regiment,
but to the head-of-state! This held true not just in Germany, but in Great
Britain and most of Imperial Europe. The "colors" were almost treated as
sacred.
Today, even a standard in marginal condition from any of the old-line German
Army infantry regiments (i.e., created before 1897) fetches $20,000 on
the open market. I cannot even imagine what the 1. Garde-Regiment zu Fuß’s
original regimental standard would fetch today – if it was available. I
do not think that $100,000
(depending on condition) would be unreasonable.
Gold bullion braid extends across the banner’s top. Ten brass loops are
attached so it can be hung from a wall. As previously mentioned, the obverse’s
body is made from silk and/or satin. The banner’s reverse is backed with
muslin. In the banner’s center is a wreath constructed of ultra-high-quality
gold and yellow bullion. A fantastic Hohenzollern Eagle is in its center. The
Eagle is black. It is embroidered so that you can see the details on the wing
feathers! A fine black thread was used to stitch the Eagle. Atop the Eagle’s head is a bullion Hohenzollern Crown. In his talons he grasps a
sword and a bundle of thunderbolts. Below the Eagle is a teal silk bandeau on
which is lettered "Pro Gloria et Patria (For Glory and Country)."
This simple motto sums up what the Imperial German Period was all about:
"For Glory and Country." Please note that the central area just described shows some very minor
shredding or "running," as happens with silk. This occurs due to a combination
of age and the weight of the Eagle resting on the fabric background. Each of
the four corners displays a yellow bullion wreath. Within that wreath is a
beautifully-sewn Garde Star. The star’s center shows a Black Eagle. You
will see this emblem in the center of any officer’s pickelhauben. The banner’s
left quarter exhibits some previous water staining that runs the banner’s
length from top to bottom. The same staining can be seen on its muslin
backing.
If you have a wall large enough to display it in your collecting room, the
banner could make a bold statement about your hobby. We are very excited about
this piece. Please take some time to look at the attached photographs. You
will see how Imperial Germany portrayed its might and glory to its native
sons, and the world.
$5,295.00
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20-176 NAVAL STANDARD FOR A PRINZ OF THE HOUSE OF HOHENZOLLERN.
This is an
incredible standard/banner that was used on Kaiserliche Marine vessels.
The banner proclaimed the presence of a Prinz of the House of Hohenzollern on
board. Three Hohenzollern Princes are the
most likely to have had this particular flag flown for them. The senior of the
three was Großadmiral Prinz Heinrich (1862-1929). He was Kaiser Wilhelm II’s
(1859-1941) younger brother. The second was Kaiser Wilhelm II’s son, Prinz
Adalbert (1884-1948). The final prince was Prinz Heinrich’s son, Prinz
Waldemar (1889-1945). That said, if ANY Hohenzollern Prinz were visiting a
ship (even if he served in the Army), this flag would have correctly flown to
honor and recognize him.
The standard measures a whopping 6’ 11"(83") x 6’ 6"(78.") The banner’s center
sports a large Hohenzollern Eagle within a shield. Below that is an important
symbol of Prussian royalty, the Black Eagle Collar. [An excellent
representative of the Collar resides at Haus Doorn, Kaiser Wilhelm II’s
residence-in-exile, in the Netherlands. The last example I saw on the market,
which had belonged to the King of Bulgaria, sold with its presentation case
for more than $100,000!] Above it
all sits a red and gold Hohenzollern Crown. The entire arrangement is
superimposed on a large Iron Cross
measuring 5' 11" (71") x 6' 6"(78.") Two more smaller Hohenzollern Crowns
appear to the right of the shield. The upper left and lower right corners
feature smaller Hohenzollern Eagles. Two repair patches show in the upper and
lower right corners. No tearing or rips are apparent, although substantial
fading has occurred from exposure to the elements. The standard’s right side
displays a lanyard and other fittings by which it can be attached to a ship’s
halyard.
Normally, members of the royal house only visited battleships and battle
cruisers, so typically one would not see this banner on a small vessel. The
flag is somewhat similar to the Kaiser’s Standard, but some differences exist.
Its overall condition is average, or a bit better. This is not an
unused, or mint flag. It has seen service. It exhibits the expected wear a
cotton item such as this experiences when exposed to salt air, salt water,
smoke, etc. It is a great item for any royal or naval collection.
$3,495.00
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25-25 DESK SIZED VETERANS
ASSOCIATION FLAG WITH STAND FOR INFANTRY-REGIMENT Nr 91 -
OLDENBURG. This is a really exciting
find from our most recent buying trip to Germany. It is a
desk-sized veteran’s banner representing a
veteran’s group for Oldenburgisches
Infantry-Regiment Nr 91. This
regiment was raised during the height of the Napoleonic Wars
in1813. It was garrisoned in Oldenburg. Oldenburg, although
designated a Grand Duchy, was relatively small. It fielded a
single infantry regiment, one cavalry regiment, and one
battalion of artillery. The regimental banner would always be
used at parade functions and even often while on the march.
This desk banner closely replicates the regimental banner in
many respects. The mini banner measures 8 ½" x
81/2." It is made of silk and sports mini tassels on
three sides, just as the larger version would. One side
displays the Oldenburg coat-of-arms, along with the legend "Die
Treue ist das Mark der Ehre(Fidelity is the Mark of
Honor)." In each of the four
corners is the Grand Duke of Oldenburg Peter Ludwig’s
royal cypher. The opposite side has as the central theme a
gold embroidered crowned cypher for Peter Ludwig appearing
within a wreath of leaves. Above and below this cypher is the
legend "Verein Ehemaliger 91er
Oldenburg(Society of Former 91st
Oldenburg)." This marvelous
handcrafted banner is attached to a metal frame that allows
it to be displayed on a table top or other flat surface. It
stands 21 3/4" tall and 9" wide. It has a
substantial and decorative base. I must tell you that this
piece displays like a million bucks. This would make for a
wonderful centerpiece of a display featuring items from
Oldenburg or that would be closely associated with this fine
regiment. The banner and frame are of the highest quality and
exhibit only gentle aging. I have had perhaps two of these
sort of banners in the past. I can assure you that they are
VERY difficult to find. $1,395.00. . .
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25-19 MINI VETERANS
BANNER. This small banner was
perhaps used at a veteran’s association meeting and was
placed on a table hung from a small flag pole. The banner
measures 12 ½" x 8" and is silk, with high-quality
embroidered descriptive and decorative writing. This banner
is for 1. Oberrheinisches
Infantry-Regiment Nr 97. This Prussian
regiment was founded in 1881. It was disbanded in 1918 at the
end of WW I. The banner has a wooden horizontal pole that
holds the banner up for display. It has a green background
with a white bandeau
displaying the various campaigns in which the regiment
participated. On the bandeau
is the creation date of the regiment, along with when it was
disbanded. In the center of the bandeau
is a black Iron Cross with the date of 1914.
A crowned royal cypher over crossed swords also appears. At
the bottom of the banner is some fine gold fringe. $575.00
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13-245 KAISERLICHE MARINE
FLAG FOR A KONTERADMIRAL FOR USE ABOARD HIS FLAGSHIP.
This is a very rare flag for a Konteradmiral in the
Kaiserliche Marine. This large flag, which measures 2.4
meters x 2.4 meters, has its original rope lanyards. These
would have flown from the admiral’s flagship. The size
and the rank of the flag are stenciled in black on the
bunting. As this is a larger flag, there are several areas of
moth nips. There is one tear in it and a stained area. The
basic theme is a black cross on a white background. Two black
"meatballs" denote the rank of the flag. This flag
is very rare since there were few admirals at sea with their
ships. A real find for the navy collector.
$895.00
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25-21 PATRIOTIC HOHENZOLLERN BANNER.
This is a very large patriotic banner that is set up for use in a vertical
manner. This banner measures approximately 9 ½" x 5. " It has hangers that
would have allowed the banner to have been hung from the side of a building
or from a window. It is quite striking, with vertical bars of red and black
on a white background. Over this is a very handsome Hohenzollern Eagle. I do
not know the exact purpose for this banner, but it is different from others
that I have seen in the past. Some soiling shows on the white portions (not
surprising after all of these years). The condition of the material is quite
good. $995.00
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25-51 VETERAN’S ASSOCIATION FLAG. Many towns
and cities had veteran’s association chapters for those who had served in the
military. Today we are offering a fine example of a veteran’s association
flag. In many cases these flags were an extension of the regimental flags
under which they had marched. The flag measures 60" x 58." It is one-sided. It
sports alternating tassels in white and black around its edges. At the top of
the flag are the words "Krieger-Verein." Below that is a magnificent
Hohenzollern Eagle, which measures 30 1/2 x 30. Below the Eagle are the words "Kell, Gegründet 1871." This
was for a branch of the War Veteran’s Association for that city, which had
been founded right after the Franco-Prussian War ended. Many such chapters
were founded in the years following that war. From the German standpoint it
was a much more satisfactory and happy time than 1918. Many associations
were founded after WW I, but mostly in the early 1920's after the postwar
revolutionary period had passed.
The flag is in very good condition. A couple of spots reveal some very light
water staining, which is not detractive to the overall condition of the flag.
$895.00
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25-27 ENLISTED MAN'S
LANCE PENNANT FOR HUSAREN-REGIMENT
Nr 17 - BRAUNSCHWEIG.
This is a lance pennant for an enlisted man serving in Husaren-Regiment
Nr 17 from the Duchy of
Braunschweig. The pennant measures 13 1/4" x 28"
and is swallow-tailed in design. It is half-yellow and
half-gray. Some markings appear on the bunting that could be
a man’s name or a place. It is slightly soiled, but is
complete and in fine condition. Lance pennants are hard to
come by. They are good to display with a tunic or on their
own. $895.00 . . .
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25-44
NCO’S CAVALRY PENNANT WITH PARTIAL LANCE - HUSAREN-REGIMENT Nr 17 -
BRAUNSCHWEIG. This is a cavalry pennant mounted to a partial
lance from Husaren-Regiment Nr 17 in the Duchy of Braunschweig. This
elite Hussar regiment was one of FOUR regiments in the German Army that wore
the Totenkopf on their headdress. The regiment was raised 1809 and
proudly served with Wellington in the Peninsula Campaign and at Waterloo.
They also saw extensive service in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871. The
pennant, which is for an NCO rather than an enlisted man, measures 26 3/4" x
13 ½." It features a striking yellow background on which we see the
Braunschweig Coat-of-Arms. The pennant is mounted to a partial lance
measuring 35" in length. The full tip of the lance is present. The lower
half of the lance has been sawn off. Depot markings show on the lance to the
extent indicating which lance number this was. It shows no reissue from a
depot nor does it have any regimental markings.
$1,295.00
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25-42 CAVALRY PENNANT AND PARTIAL LANCE -
DRAGONER-REGIMENT Nr 19 - OLDENBURG.
This is an enlisted man’s pennant and partial lance from
Oldenburgisches Dragoner-Regiment Nr 19. This regiment was
founded in 1849 and garrisoned in the capital of Oldenburg. Oldenburg was a
very small grand duchy that fielded one infantry and one cavalry regiment.
They also fielded a single artillery battalion.
The pennant measures 26" x 14." It features an eagle on a blue background.
The Oldenburg Star is mounted in the center of the eagle’s chest. The
pennant is constructed from a very gauzy and lightweight cotton similar to
that of flags. Some minor areas of moth nipping appear. The pennant is
mounted to a partial lance, which measures 36" in length. This measurement
extends from the lance’s tip to the cut off point. The pennant is mounted to
the lance using a leather thong that has been fed through the pennant
bunting’s four holes and through the lance itself. The lance tip sports many
markings on it, as well as the date 1920. Clearly, this lance was
checked back into the equipment depot after WW I, then was reissued by the
Reich’s Heer in 1920. This is a very rare and historic item.
$1,095.00
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25-28 NCO’S LANCE
PENNANT FOR HUSAREN-REGIMENT
Nr 17 - BRAUNSCHWEIG.
This lance pennant is for an NCO who was assigned to Husaren-Regiment
Nr 17 from the Duchy of
Braunschweig. This pennant measures 13 1/4" x 27"
and is swallow-tailed. It is made of a gauzy cotton. The
primary color is yellow. In the center of the pennant is the
crowned horse emblematic of Braunschweig. Some minimal wear
shows on the pennant’s body, which is to be expected of
such a thin cotton. This same kind of wear appears on other
flags. A faint unit stamp appears on the bunting. I believe
that I can see the date "1915"
or "1916." $1,095.00
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25-55 ENLISTED MAN’S
LANCE PENNANT FOR A CAVALRY REGIMENT - WÜRTTEMBERG.
This is an enlisted man’s lance
pennant from the Kingdom of Württemberg. The cavalry forces from Württemberg
were quite limited and contained only four regiments. They included
Dragoner-Regiment Königin Olga (1. Württembergisches) Nr 25, Dragoner-Regiment
König (2. Württembergisches) Nr 26, Ulanen-Regiment König Karl (1.
Württembergisches) Nr 19, and Ulanen-Regiment König Wilhelm I. (2.
Württembergerisches Nr 20). Württemberg only fielded Dragoner and Ulanen
regiments. It did not have Küraßier, Jäger zu Pferde, or Husaren
regiments. The pennant is of the swallowtail design. It is red and black on a
heavier weight cotton. It measures 28 1/4" x 13 1/4." It has four holes where
the pennant was mounted to the lance. It is in very fine condition. $595.00
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25-47 FLAGPOLE 50-YEAR CHAIN.
This is an interesting flag pole chain from a veteran’s group. It is from a Prussian Landwehr Association. The chain measures 101/2."
The plaque attached to the chain measures 21/2" x 2."
On the obverse is the name of the group along with an eagle. The reverse has
the image of a veteran’s memorial and a "50" for the group’s 50th
anniversary. It is a remarkably handsome accouterment.
$295.00
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25-30 PATRIOTIC VETERANS
GROUP BANNER. This is a
triangular-shaped veterans’ group banner. From the tip
of the triangle to the base, it measures 26." At its
widest point at the base, the banner measures 37." The
background material of the banner is a black velvet. In the
center is featured a Prussian Eagle within a shield. This is
hand-sewn in four to five sumptuous colors. Above the shield
is a magnificent embroidered gold and silver bullion
Hohenzollern Crown. Flanking the shield is a wonderful series
of oak leaves, which are also embroidered in gold and silver
bullion. At the base of the banner, still in the embroidered
gold and silver bullion, reads the legend "Vaterland!
In Treue Fest." This entire
arrangement is quite striking. Some of the trim on the two
equal sides of the triangle has pulled loose. To preserve it
from further damage we have sewn it down. This is a lovely
banner that, if framed, would look like a million bucks. Or
it could simply be mounted on a wall. This is bargain-priced
to sell quickly. $625.00. . .
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25-53
NATIONAL FLAG - GERMANY. This is a national flag
of Germany during the Imperial times. This flag was used before WW I, when Germany was not at war. The
flag measures 27" x 22 1/2.’ It has horizontal stripes of black, white, and
red. This is a patriotic flag and would not have been used for military
purposes. It shows some minor soiling, but is in very good condition, overall. $450.00
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25-34
THREE FABRIC PATRIOTIC FLAGS.
This is a
rather interesting set of three patriotic flags. All are made of a cloth
similar to oilcloth. Each is mounted on a wooden stick. The flags measure 9
½" x 7 ½." The first flag is the national flag of Bavaria. The second
celebrates the wedding of Ernst August of Braunschweig and Princess Viktoria
Louise of Prussia, the daughter of Kaiser Wilhelm II. The third flag I
cannot identify. It has a red background with a white cross on it. The cross
has interesting designs on it. If anybody can help identify this flag, I
would be very grateful. All of the flags show honest age. They are quite
old, and certainly from the Imperial German period.
$85.00..
.
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25-59 PATRIOTIC KRIEGSFLAGGE. This is a patriotic, nonmilitary kriegsflagge. It is smaller
(measuring 26 1/8" x 17") and of a size that was used for patriotic purposes.
It is two-sided and very well made. It has the correct lanyards. It is a great
size for collectors.
$150.00
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25-60 KRIEGSFLAGGE.
This is a high-quality military Kriegsflagge.
It measures 35 3/4" x 23
1/2." Some minor staining appears on the
flag’s body but, no mothing, tears, or rips. The flag’s dimensions
(60 x 90) appear on the bunting, along with the word "Kriegsflagge."
The attaching halyard is also present. It is becoming constantly more
difficult to find kriegsflagges in such good condition. This is a
good-sized kriegsflagge for any collection.
$750.00
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