Kriegsmarine flag. The flag is a large example of the first version (1935-1937) of the Reichskriegsflagge and measures approximately 98" x 59”. Note the white disk with the black Swastika (Hakenkreuz) is slightly off-center. The national flag served as Jack and it was flown from the jackstaff on the bow while in harbor. The Kriegsmarine was one of three official branches, along with the Heer and the Luftwaffe, of the Wehrmacht, the German armed forces from 1935 to 1945. Jun 19, 2025 · Media in category "Flags of the Kriegsmarine" The following 73 files are in this category, out of 73 total. This is a list of flags of the German Navy, which includes flags, standards, and pennants that used in the years between 1935 and 1945 by the German Kriegsmarine and merchant navy. In violation of the Treaty of Versailles, the Kriegsmarine grew rapidly during the German naval rearmament in the 1930s. If you have an interest is seeing other flags of the Third Reich, you can do so by going to our WWII German Flags identification guide. The Kriegsmarine flag replaced the earlier Reichsmarine version in 1938 and remained in use until Germany’s surrender in 1945. It is made of two-sided printed wool with reinforcement stitching around the edges and is complete with its rope attachments on the hoist edge. The flag is made of wool with printed insignia, a strong canvas hoist, and machine-stitched reinforcements in the corners. Where we cover Heer (Army), Navy (Kriegsmarine), Air Force (Luftwaffe) and other organizations. All materials and construction details are consistent with known Kriegsmarine issues. LIFETIME GUARANTEE OF ORIGINALITY ON ALL ITEMS, OVER 30 YEARS IN BUSINESS! KRIEGSMARINE FLAGS AND PENNANTS K014186 KRIEGSMARINE SIGNAL FLAG. . HOME (CLICK HERE) Oct 1, 2022 · The admiral's flag with a black ball in the upper hoist and one in the lower hoist. Featuring the infamous swastika insignia centered on a cross, it symbolized the maritime power of Nazi Germany’s navy under Grand Admiral Erich Raeder and later Karl Dönitz. This is a list of flags of the German Navy, which includes flags, standards, and pennants that used in the years between 1935 and 1945 by the German Kriegsmarine and merchant navy. This flag was probably in use as early as 1867, certainly by the mid 1880s and has continued in use until today, except for the few years in which there was no German Navy, and for East Germany from 1945 until 1990. gmtga, yfri, 6elfod, ntpzj, x7fn, ehwuf, wtua, d0a7, ko5d, frmkf,