24th_infantry Posted April 28, 2016 Share #1 Posted April 28, 2016 So I picked up these few items from the caretaker of a 96 year old AAF veteran. Next week I will be receiving his uniform too. At this time I got some background info about him. He was a corporal in the AAF stationed in England and later Germany. During the occupation he took care of an orphaned girl. I have three photos of him during the war, including one group photo, and a photo of him more recently. I also have about 100 or more German coins (most of them brandishing the swastika). The most impressive part of this grouping is the flag. Its an NSBO flag with the town name "Lu-Sud 6" embroidered on a black patch. I believe the number 6 refers to the district. Any help explaining what this flag is would be greatly appreciated. The swastika and circle are both separately sewn onto the flag, making this flag an extremely early. It has silver tassels on three sides but unfortunately the rings are missing for the flag pole. Overall, its a very impressive and more difficult to find flag. I'm really excited to get the veteran's uniform in a week. I will post that next! Feel free to ask questions. I'd also like to find out the value on such a flag for insurance. Thanks again for looking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundance Posted April 28, 2016 Share #2 Posted April 28, 2016 At some point they pivoted the swastika 45 degrees right? That would make this earlier rather than later. Any idea what AAF unit he was with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24th_infantry Posted April 28, 2016 Author Share #3 Posted April 28, 2016 Thanks for the info! I do not yet know which unit. I will ask soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted April 28, 2016 Share #4 Posted April 28, 2016 "Lu" could very well be the abrevation for the city of Ludwigshafen (so it is today). So it would be a chapter or district "Ludwigshafen south. No. 6". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost Posted April 28, 2016 Share #5 Posted April 28, 2016 Your first sentence is setting off alarms for me. I would be extremely cautious getting veterans items from a "caretaker". Living in Florida with the large aging population that we have here it seems pretty routine to see stories about a supposed caretaker stealing an elderly persons life long possessions and even their last dollar, happened to someone in our neighborhood and also my wife and I stopped it before it was to late happening to our direct neighbor. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24th_infantry Posted April 28, 2016 Author Share #6 Posted April 28, 2016 Thank you for your concerns. I took thought about that. For that reason I am actually meeting the veteran, the caretaker is very excited for me to meet him and interview him. He has no family and wantes his items to find a good home. Your first sentence is setting off alarms for me. I would be extremely cautious getting veterans items from a "caretaker". Living in Florida with the large aging population that we have here it seems pretty routine to see stories about a supposed caretaker stealing an elderly persons life long possessions and even their last dollar, happened to someone in our neighborhood and also my wife and I stopped it before it was to late happening to our direct neighbor. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost Posted April 28, 2016 Share #7 Posted April 28, 2016 Outstanding move on your part 24th infantry! Can't wait to see the rest of the group! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCapturephotos Posted April 29, 2016 Share #8 Posted April 29, 2016 Great flag and all the better that you will be meeting the veteran who brought it home. Any history about him that you can put with the flag makes it so much more valuable in my opinion. Thanks for sharing. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolved Posted May 20, 2016 Share #9 Posted May 20, 2016 Those coins are priceless. Think im gonna start looking for something similar to add to my collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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