Red Devil - Type VIIC U-Boat Canvas | INCLUDES: German Battle Flag Piece
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Red Devil - Type VIIC U-Boat Canvas | INCLUDES: German Battle Flag Piece
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About the Relic & Process
This 1937/1938 Reichskriegsflagge (German Naval "Battle Flag") was taken in 1945 from the U-Boat Base Killian in Kiel, a critical site for German naval operations during World War II. The flag, which bears the maker's mark of "Curt Brautigam Plauen," was torn from its hoist (the fabric strip at the base) and features a sewn-in rope, typical for flags used in naval service. The edges of the hoist are significantly reinforced, a necessity for flags subjected to the harsh conditions at sea.
Remnant of flag from U-Boat base Killian that is included with each canvas print
Accompanying the flag were various photographs of U-boat crews, showing them on patrol, on leave, and with their families (photos not available). Each "Red Devil" art canvas includes a fragment of the flag and has been carefully mounted using museum-quality techniques to ensure its longevity. The relic, once a symbol of Germany's naval power, is now a rare historical artifact reflecting the final days of World War II and the significance of U-boat operations from bases like Kiel.
Entire flag hoist showing the original markings and strip of red, black, and white penant material
Accompanying the flag were various photographs of U-boat crews, showing them on patrol, on leave, and with their families, though these images are not included. This flag has been carefully preserved using museum-quality techniques to ensure its longevity. The relic, once a symbol of Germany's naval power, is now a rare historical artifact reflecting the final days of World War II and the significance of U-boat operations from bases like Kiel.
Artist-built model to assist with the painting process. Note the family crew photographs
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