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Kriegsmarine flag from the Le Continental hotel in Brest.
See original version (French)
4675
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Kriegsmarine flag from the Le Continental hotel in Brest.
See original version (French)
Estimate €450 - €550
Voluntary lot
Description
Kriegsmarine flag from the Le Continental hotel in Brest. In red cotton fabric, national insignia and iron cross printed. The ropes used to attach it to the mast are present. Nice Kriegsmarine badge. Size 2 x 3.35 cm. Significant loss at one edge. There is some wear and patina to the piece, as well as stains and tears. According to the seller, this flag flew on the roof of the Hotel Le Continental in Brest, headquarters of the Admiralty. This flag was recovered by a member of the Resistance and given to the seller's father. Some wear and patina. Condition II+. Kriegsmarine signal flag from the Hôtel Le Continental, Brest. White cotton construction. Fine black iron cross motif. Fixing cords and mast attachment present. Dimensions 2 × 3.35 m. Significant loss along one border. Showing honest wear and patina, together with stains and snags. According to the vendor, this flag originated from the Hôtel Le Continental in Brest, occupied by the Kriegsmarine and later presented by a resistance member after the war. Condition II+.
See original version (French)
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