Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Vehicle Standard of Grand Admiral Karl Dönitz
This is the flag belonging to the Inspector Admiral of the Navy of the Greater German Reich with the Rank of Grand Admiral (Karl Dönitz). It is constructed of white cotton linen with a multi-coloured print on the obverse, depicting a black cross pattée in the centre, with crossed Field Marshal's batons, and a national eagle clutching a mobile swastika superimposed onto the cross. All four edges of the flag feature a dual-ply hem, with the hoist edge featuring a dual-ply cotton bunting with a small tunnel looped suspension rope with nickel-silver plated steel friction clips on the top and bottom corners. Measuring 300 mm x 290 mm, with light rips/holes in the fabric from use, as well as some light staining in the top right corner, and even patina throughout, but with bright and unfaded colours. A rare piece in extremely fine condition.

