MattS Posted July 1, 2021 #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!
daskrieg Posted July 1, 2021 #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...
MattS Posted July 2, 2021 Author #4 Posted July 2, 2021 Thanks! I figured that’s what it was, just checking. Full photo.
Mr.Jerry Posted July 6, 2021 #5 Posted July 6, 2021 Very nice one and great to have the history with it!
Custermen Posted December 4, 2021 #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.
SARGE Posted December 5, 2021 #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.
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