Germany, HJ. A General Service Flag Auction Archive with the subject seated in

with the subject seated in uniform

The picture was drawn by artist Ben Shahn (1898–1969)

1914 Iron Cross First Class

Achilles of the 2nd Cruiser Squadron of the Grand Fleet

Germany, HJ. A General Service Flag Auction Archive with the subject seated in(HJ Fahne). An HJ general service flag, of multi piece construction, consisting of a central panel of white cotton cloth situated within dual red panels of identical construction, overlaid by central double sided white cotton diamonds bearing dyed black mobile swastikas, the hoist edge featuring a hollow channel for suspension, unmarked, measuring 114 cm (w) x 184 mm (l), demonstrating soiling and material wear consistent with age and display, the