Captured Reichskriegsflagge – Middelburg 1944

Captured from General Daser’s HQ 🇩🇪🪧
Taken by 7/9th Royal Scots during the surrender of Middelburg, this 1.5 × 2.5 m Reichskriegsflagge was a silent witness to the battle that unlocked Antwerp. ⚔️ Operation Infatuate: The flag was pulled down by Cpl. Walter Steane Rowland on 7 November 1944 as German forces on Walcheren surrendered.
📏 It retains its full wartime markings, cut rope hoist, wind damage – and matches photos from 2000 and 2025.
🎖️ A rare, fully traceable war relic from one of WWII’s key turning points.

📄 Documentation & Analysis

Full documentation including veteran statement, damage match, construction details and historical background can be found here:
👉 Reichskriegsflagge – Captured in Middelburg (1,5 × 2,5 m)

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Captured Kriegsmarine flag, 1.5 × 2.5 m. Taken down from Daser's HQ in Middelburg, 7 November 1944.

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WWII, Reichskriegsflagge, Naval Flags, Operation Infatuate, 7/9th Royal Scots