Original German WWII RAD Reich Labour Service Standard Flag - Ferdinand Schichau German Mauser 98k K98 As an aid to collectors

As an aid to collectors attempting to avoid the rising tide of fakes and “reproductions” we offer in these two volumes the most comprehensive and authoritative study of German machinegun models

each case had an illustrated instruction sheet

Original Item: Found in Portugal after WWII

on the edge of two chambers

Unfortunately the lower portion of the stamping is light

Original German WWII RAD Reich Labour Service Standard Flag - Ferdinand Schichau German Mauser 98k K98 As an aid to collectorsOriginal Item: One of a kind. Excellent condition ultra rare RAD Reich Labour Service Standard which honors Ferdinand Gottlob Schichau (30 January 1814 23 January 1896) who was a German mechanical engineer and businessman. The standard measures 54" x 46". This three color standard was manufactured in a durable and strong manner. With a heavy emblem sewn on each side, this flag is quite heavy to other counterparts. Two red cotton panels sewn back to