Imperial German naval ensign (1903-1921)
Imperial German naval ensign 1903-21 pattern. The ensign is made of wool bunting, with a linen hoist, the design is printed onto the fabric. The ensign is machine sewn with a rope attached for hoisting. Design: white field with a black cross overall, offset to the hoist and fimbriated white and black. The Prussian eagle on a white disc with black edge in the centre. In the canton - a black, white, red flag bearing a black Iron Cross.
Object Details
| ID: | AAA0565 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Flags |
| Type: | Naval ensign |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Date made: | 1903-1919 |
| People: | German Navy |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | flag: 2717.8 x 4445 mm |