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MINE FIELD FLAG CASE
ZFC1008
Germany, 3rd Reich, Military Hazard Safety marker
Sub-collection: GermanGermany, 3rd Reich, Military Hazard Safety marker flag kit,
containing 15 "L" shaped ground stakes, with small triangular yellow flags bearing a black death's head.
These small yellow flags are used to mark safe pathways through or near military hazards like mine, gas or unexploded ordnance.
Identified as German WWII, but both condition and the accompanying carrying case appear modern.
From the Louise Veninga Collection.
ZFC Noteworthy Flag
Stripes | |
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| Size of Hoist | 0.25 |
Stars | |
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| Are there stars on obverse? | no |
| Are there stars on reverse? | no |
Stripes | |
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| Has a Blood Stripe? | no |
Crest/Emblem | |
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| Description of Crest/Emblem | Yellow triangle bearing a black death's head or skull & crossbones. 13 vertical, two horizontal |
Fabric | |
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| Fabric | Cotton |
Stitching | |
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| Stitching | Machine |
Thread | |
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| Type of Thread | needs analysis |
| Thread Material | needs analysis |
Weave | |
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| Type of Weave | Plain |
Attachment | |
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| Comments on Method of Attachmen | Sleeve slips over horizontal portion of an "L" shaped ground stake. Held in place with a clip. |
| Method of Attachment | Sleeve |
Applica | |
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| Applique Sides | Single Faced = Mirror Image Reverse |
Documentation | |
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| Documents |
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
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| Drawings |
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
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Condition | |
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| Condition | Good |
| Damage | Unused, wrinkled |
| Displayable | yes |
Date | |
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| Date | Post WWII |