Description: WWII GERMAN 60 YEARS OF MILITARY EXCELLENCE BANNER | Extremely rare Saar regimental Standard – bearing the Imperial German Flag on one side and the NSDAP party flag on the other. Pre WWII German 60 Years Anniversary Festival (3/5 May 1934) of the Military Foundation of Saarbrucken. Double sided, multiple piece construction, cotton embroidered on silk. Gold bullion thread fringes. Includes two original tinnies.

A most desirable and very rare piece, comprising the history of Imperial and NS Germany through Two World Wars. The Standard would have hung in the Saar Military foundation Headquarters and would have been used in the 60 year anniversary parade and march. Created of the finest materials, truly a stand out piece.

Size Approx: 9″ x 41″

Condition Report: EXCELLENT *Purchased from a very reputable auction house, selling for under appraised amount.

SAARLAND INFO: During World War II, Saarbrucken was a significant industrial and transportation hub for the German military. The city was heavily fortified and had a number of military installations, including:

Siegfried Line: The Siegfried Line was a series of fortifications that ran along the western border of Germany. It was designed to protect against an invasion from France. The Saarbrucken section of the Siegfried Line included bunkers, tank traps, and anti-tank ditches.

Hermann Goering Werke: The Hermann Goering Werke was a large industrial complex located in Saarbrucken. It produced aircraft engines and other military equipment for the German war effort.

Saarbrucken Railway Station: The Saarbrucken Railway Station was a major transportation hub for the German military. Troops and supplies were transported through the station to the front lines.

Saarbrucken Airfield: The Saarbrucken Airfield was a military airfield that was used by the German Air Force. It was located just outside of the city and was used for training and for launching bombing raids on Allied targets.

Military Headquarters: Saarbrucken was also home to a number of military headquarters and administrative offices. These included the local headquarters of the German Army and the regional headquarters of the Nazi Party.

The military organization of Saarbrucken during World War II was therefore complex and multifaceted. The city played an important role in the German war effort, and its military installations were heavily guarded and fortified.