Germany, Third Reich. A Small National Flag Auction as well as scattered rub

as well as scattered rub spots on the interior of the boot

which was chronic

Footnote: SMS Irene was a protected cruiser or Kreuzerkorvette of the German Imperial Navy (Kaiserliche Marine) and the lead ship of the Irene class

Though not a Pilot qualification badge these were worn by Air Crew personal as side cap badges

the case’s magnetic metal snap button has partially broken off

Germany, Third Reich. A Small National Flag Auction as well as scattered rub(Fahne). Constructed of a red cotton base, overlaid by double sided white cotton discs mearing 21 cm in diameter, each bearing dyed black mobile swastikas, the hoist edge featuring a hollow channel which retains an original drawstring for suspension, unmarked, measuring 53. 5 cm (w) x 37 cm (h), demonstrating minor soiling throughout the base material, in near extremely fine condition.