A "Deutschland Erwache" standard, tassels, and cross bar
The early cross pole polished brown stained fruit wood with turned acorn end decoration. The red silk standard cloth with a black, white, and red fringe on three sides and a pocket at the top to accommodate the cross pole, ca. 68 x 59 cm, complete with leather patch in the centre of the standard to protect the cloth from rubbing against the pole. Obverse and reverse sides offset with a white disc and a horizontal black swastika, trimmed with silver braid in each case. The front bears the inscription "Deutschland Erwache" in white embroidery, the back reads "Nat. Soz. Deutsche Arbeiterpartei" and "Sturmabteilung". Complete with the black, white, and red woolen tassels on both sides, the ties twisted together. Exhibits age with discoloration, soiling and fraying of material, particularly along top bar pocket. A rare example vs, later examples normally encountered. USA lot - more info here
Condition: II -
Condition: II -
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The early cross pole polished brown stained fruit wood with turned acorn end decoration. The red silk standard cloth with a black, white, and red fringe on three sides and a pocket at the top to accommodate the cross pole, ca. 68 x 59 cm, complete with leather patch in the centre of the standard to protect the cloth from rubbing against the pole. Obverse and reverse sides offset with a white disc and a horizontal black swastika, trimmed with silver braid in each case. The front bears the inscription "Deutschland Erwache" in white embroidery, the back reads "Nat. Soz. Deutsche Arbeiterpartei" and "Sturmabteilung". Complete with the black, white, and red woolen tassels on both sides, the ties twisted together. Exhibits age with discoloration, soiling and fraying of material, particularly along top bar pocket. A rare example vs, later examples normally encountered. USA lot - more info here
Condition: II -
Condition: II -
Reserve
Time, Location
Auction House
