Original German WWII Balkenkreuz (Beam Cross) Panzer Tank & Vehicle Identification Flag - 36" x 71" MP 40 The later simplified pattern omitted

The later simplified pattern omitted the brass or steel visor trim and rear spine

so I told Mort to bail out and pulled the ‘D’ ring between my legs

International Code of Signal Flags have double stitched seams

but this is a helmet that definitely saw use during the war

Funnily enough one rarely sees these Belgian pistols as percussion

Original German WWII Balkenkreuz (Beam Cross) Panzer Tank & Vehicle Identification Flag - 36" x 71" MP 40 The later simplified pattern omittedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice condition original German WWII Balkenkreuz (Beam Cross) identification flag used for Panzer tanks and other vehicles. It is in lightly used condition and measures approximately 36" x 71" inches. Flag is constructed of cotton and has four brass plated steel grommets (one in each corner), which were used to secure the flag to the back of the vehicle, facing the sky in order to prevent friendly fire