Lot 5304

A standard of the army signal corps

International Military History from 1919 | A89r | Live auction | 900 Lots

Hammer price € 23,000

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Description

The standard of dovetailed shape, in lemon-coloured silk with a silver fringe on three edges and the army eagle hand-embroidered in black on both sides, its plumage highlighted in brown, its beak and talons in braided gold embroidery in a field of cream-coloured silk, surrounded by an oak leaf wreath embroidered in silver, below which is the Iron Cross, with four swastikas appliquéd in the corners. Dimensions including heading approx. 52 x 86 cm. The colours still vibrant, traces of the fastening nails in the heading.

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The auction includes 904 lots and starts on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 10 am (CET). Lot no. 5001 - 5904. The pre-sale view will take place from 19 - 22 May, 25, 29 and 31 May 2021. However, the number of participants for both auction and viewing is limited due to Covid-19 restrictions and requires an appointment. Prior to any visit please check our website - we'll up.