Germany, NSDAP. An Early Flag Pole Finial Hold In German

In German

the twelve o’clock arm topped by an eyelet and ribbed suspension ring retaining a period original shortened length of neck ribbon

as well as two letters from his wife to the authorities after his execution

surrounded by a ring inscribed REPUBLIQUE FRANCE

Germany, NSDAP. An Early Flag Pole Finial Hold In German(NSDAP Fahnenspitze). Constructed of brass, consisting of a mobile swastika situated within a circular frame, emanating from a cascading stem with a hollow base, the latter perforated with an eyelet for the insertion of a screw to firmly affix the finial to a pole, unmarked, measuring 11. 5 cm (w) x 21. 5 cm (h), a period soldered repair is visible where the ring meets the stem, while an additional crack is visible to the base adjacent to the eyelet,