MattS Posted July 1, 2021 Share #1 Posted July 1, 2021 My mom’s uncle served in the 6th armored division and fought across Europe. Family history has it that he pulled this banner out of a German vehicle tank that was destroyed. It is single sided, measures 38” by 28”, and has grommets on all 4 corners. Is this a vehicle identification flag? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daskrieg Posted July 1, 2021 Share #2 Posted July 1, 2021 Yes it is. It would have been tied to the vehicle so aircraft would be able to id it as a friendly. Or in the case of the Allies an enemy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivydiv Posted July 1, 2021 Share #3 Posted July 1, 2021 They came in many different sizes. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted July 2, 2021 Author Share #4 Posted July 2, 2021 Thanks! I figured that’s what it was, just checking. Full photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Jerry Posted July 6, 2021 Share #5 Posted July 6, 2021 Very nice one and great to have the history with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custermen Posted December 4, 2021 Share #6 Posted December 4, 2021 This is the Banner my Dad brought home. I call it a banner as I assume it was hung on the wall. It measures approximately 50 X 38 INCHES. It is really thin material. The first image posted just looks like thicker cotton but I can't tell. Would this one be used on a vehicle? I always wondered if that was blood stains on it. Picture of his banner taken on May 10, 1945. near Bulluno, Italy. Yes---he is wearing a Police Helmet with a chicken sitting on top. The other guys are the drunk ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SARGE Posted December 5, 2021 Share #7 Posted December 5, 2021 If your flag has metal grommets in each of the four corners it too is a vehicle recognition flag / banner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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