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This is something that I had just picked up, and I thought that I would appeal to the omniscient guru's in our collecting community. This is what I believe to be a Bund flag for German veterans living in America, C. 1870's-1880's. Please note that the eagle is merely the likeness of a patriotic eagle. I, in no way, purport that this is an actual, living eagle, nor that its sympathies are patriotic.

 

Comments and opinions would be appreciated.

 

Your's for eternity,

 

Death

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This is something that I had just picked up, and I thought that I would appeal to the omniscient guru's in our collecting community. This is what I believe to be a Bund flag for German veterans living in America, C. 1870's-1880's. Please note that the eagle is merely the likeness of a patriotic eagle. I, in no way, purport that this is an actual, living eagle, nor that its sympathies are patriotic.

 

Comments and opinions would be appreciated.

 

Your's for eternity,

 

Death

 

Really nice flag. Thats definitely a unique find. By the way, I found your closing comment, "Yours For Eternity, Death" to be very witty. thumbsup.gif

 

- Jeff

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Manchu Warrior

What I believe this flag to be is what is left of a sailors "In Remembrance of My Cruise" flag. I have one that looks almost like it that I believe dates to around 1900. The one of I have the sailor was in the Philippines Hawaii and Japan and I believe part of yours is missing. I will post a photo of the one I have as soon as I get a chance to.

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Manchu Warrior

For some reason I could not edit my own response, Oh well. I believe your flag is from a sailor who may have been on a cruise that went to Germany but I may be wrong. Just for you information I pulled this out of a dumpster.

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I must admit, the construction details are strikingly similar. Thank you for the valuable insight. It's nice to see what a complete example would look like.

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Manchu Warrior
I must admit, the construction details are strikingly similar. Thank you for the valuable insight. It's nice to see what a complete example would look like.

No problem I am glad I could help.

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