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| I have come into possession of German flag. how much is it worth? |
The value of a cloth insignia depends on several factors. Unfortunatelly there are a large number of
replicas in the market. The first step is to determine
if the flag is real or not.
If the flag is original the next important things to consider are the
condition and type of the item. The better the condition the more likely the value will increase.
To view different examples and price guides for German flags you can visit our
German flags collection site.
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I have searched all over the place and I cannot find a flag that matches mine. Why?
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The Germans manufactured a large number of different variations of flags during
WWII. It is not likely that a single source will have the information on every type that was produced.
It is possible that the item you have is not a military flag.
We have several examples of flags on display in our
German Flags page. Check that area
and see if you can find it.
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| The flag is dirty. how can I clean it? |
We recomend that you do not clean the flag. You may cause damage to it if it is cleaned
improperly. You are better off leaving the item alone.
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| How can I tell the material of construction for my flag? |
Most of the patches were produced from cotton. Experience helps you identify the construction.
Additional information about the materials can be found in the
construction materials
section of this website.
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| How can I tell if my flag is original? |
Determining the authenticity of German flags can be
a dificult activity. There are a large number of reproductions available in the market.
In some cases they have been produced since right after the war. so you can have a reproduction
that is almost as old as the original item.
It takes experience to determine if the flag is real. We offer a section dedicated to
identifying fakes and reproductions
for many different military items. This section will give you some basic pointers that might help you
determine the truth. However, it does not cover every single possibility.
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