S25854 SS RUNIC FLAG. (Flagge) 

BACKGROUND: Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler’s obsession with pagan runic symbolism manifested itself in runic emblems used by the SS, the most famous of which was the dual sig-runes used on the collar tabs, helmet decals and flags and banners of the SS. The dual sig-runes design was initiated by SS-Sturmhauptführer and graphic artist Walter Heck in May 1933, who sold his design to the SS for 2.50 Reichs Marks. With a deep understanding of pageantry and symbolism, and its propaganda and psychological effectiveness, the SS went to great lengths to reinforce their ideology to the general populace of Germany, with repetitive slogans and the omnipresent use of the flags and banners. 

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: The flag features a roughly, 58" tall, 67" long, single piece, woven black cotton/rayon blend construction base with dual, roughly, 4" wide, 29" tall, separate, white cotton/rayon blend sig-runes machine stitched to the center of each side. The fly end of the flag has a dual-ply hem and the hoist end has a tunnel looped suspension rope which is looped at the top edge with an inserted steel suspension friction clip. The hoist end also has small dual-ply reinforcement panels to each corner. The flag is in overall very good condition with a few small rips and tears. The flag has no visible manufacturers markings.

To Order this item, please use one of the two e-mail addresses below to contact us. Please make sure to quote the item number in your e-mail

-E-Mail Address pawmac@nbnet.nb.ca  Or  guild@nb.aibn.com

To return to the main page please CLICK below