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Nazi Germany flag from a German Mark VI tank
1943,
Nazi Germany flag from a German Mark VI tank
Nazi Germany flag from a German Mark VI tank
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50860
Title
Nazi Germany flag from a German Mark VI tank
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Nazi Germany flag from a German Mark VI tank. The flag features a black swastika on a white disc upon a red field.
Date
1943
Location
The People's Story
Accession number
HH1052
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The City of Edinburgh Council Museums & Galleries ; The People's Story
This flag was captured by the 2nd Regiment Lothian and Border House on 24th April 1943. The 2nd Regiment Lothians and Border Horse embarked on troopships for Operation Torch towards the end of 1942. The regiment toured in the North African Campaign and then proceeded to tour Italy until the war ended.
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