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2006.39.1

Name
Flag
History Category
Significant Dates
1943
Description
Flag
Second World War German flag. Fabric with red coloured background with a black coloured, swastika in the centre of a 57cm dia white roundel; the lanyard is white and 125cm long.
Provenance
Culturally sensitive object. Flag taken from Ortona by a Loader/Radio Operator of a Sherman tank of the Three Rivers Regiment, part of the 1st Canadian Armoured Brigade of the 12th Armoured Regiment. The individual from Chilliwack enlisted in Vancouver 15 May 1942. His unit was involved in the battle of Ortona. Tank loses of 60% were not uncommon in that battle. Brought back to Chilliwack from the war and remained in the family until donated.
Quantity
1
Dimension
Height: 78.0cm | Width: 129.0cm
Catalogue Number
2006.39.1
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