Original Imperial German Kaiserliche Marine Emperor’s Broad Pennant - Raised by Special Command of the Kaiser - Highest Command Symbol of the Navy - 13½ x 69” British Helmets and a great patina of

and a great patina of age

8 rifle was one of these

The handle tapers gradually away from the head to form a decorative step 3 inches above the top of its turned grip

There were a tremendous number of variants on shape

The brass ring chin scales are not present

Original Imperial German Kaiserliche Marine Emperor’s Broad Pennant - Raised by Special Command of the Kaiser - Highest Command Symbol of the Navy - 13½ x 69” British Helmets and a great patina ofOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is one of the scarcest pieces of Kaiserliche Marine militaria we have ever offered, a Breitwimpel des Kaisers, or Emperors Broad Pennant. Measuring roughly 69 long by 13 wide, this pennant is the highest command symbol of the Imperial German Navy, only raised by special command of the Kaiser. A broad pennant is a triangular tailed naval pennant flown from the masthead of a warship afloat or a naval headquarters