United States. An Army 48 Star Glory-Gloss 55 Flag, By Dettra Flag Company, C.1945 Auction A textbook example of Waffen-SS

A textbook example of Waffen-SS “Totenkopf” (“Death’s Head”) Division Untersturmführer rank collar tabs

gilt characters on the facing inside panel

2nd Edition (1903-1921)

hallmarked on pin and catch with boars head denoting French small silver guarantee post 1838

the items contained in a Shoulder Bag (green canvas exterior

United States. An Army 48 Star Glory-Gloss 55 Flag, By Dettra Flag Company, C.1945 Auction A textbook example of Waffen-SSFabricated from 95% acetate (consisting of spun filaments of cellulose taken from wood pulp; classified as a chemical fiber textile or semi synthetic, acetate is sometimes mixed with silk, wool or cotton to make it stronger) and 5% other fibers called "glory gloss", due to its ability to brighten when light is placed upon it. The flag is composed of thirteen equal horizontal stripes of red alternating with white, all of which are individually stitched