Fußball - 1975 - Flag / pennant

NÖSK Referee Group Baden – Historic Association Flag / Miniature Flag of the Lower Austrian Football Association

The present object is a textile triangular flag (miniature flag) that can be classified as a historic keepsake of Lower Austrian refereeing culture.
Club history: The Baden Referee Group is part of the Lower Austrian Referee College (NÖSK), which, within the framework of the Lower Austrian Football Association (NÖFV), is responsible for refereeing in the region. Flags of this kind were traditionally exchanged at anniversaries, tournaments, or as a gesture of honor between referee groups and clubs.
Purpose: Such miniature flags were typically used as collectibles for club houses, vehicle interiors, or private memory collections of referees and officials.
Physical condition: Triangular shape made of printed art silk fabric or satin material, bordered with a red-white-red braid, ending in a tassel at the lower end. At the top edge there is a cord loop for hanging.
Analysis of visual elements
This design is of local-historical value because it merges the traditional symbolism of the Lower Austrian refereeing system and the Baden region:
Inscription: The text “NÖSK Schiedsrichter Gruppe BADEN” is clearly placed in a classical serif font on a red-white-red striped ground.
Coat of arms: In the center is the coat of arms of the state of Lower Austria (five gold eagles on a blue field), which emphasizes official affiliation with the Lower Austrian Football Association.
Cord and tassel: The braid edging and the tassel are in the typical state colors red and white.
Front and back design
The visual design is a classic example of sport memorabilia from the second half of the 20th century:
Central motif: Vertical red-white-red stripe print, echoing the Austrian national colors as well as the state colors of Lower Austria.
Back: The reverse side is a plain creme-white/shiny finish and unprinted.
Historical context: Refereeing in Lower Austria
The object documents regional sports history of the Baden near Vienna:
Regional significance: The Baden Referee Group is among the traditional referee groups in Lower Austria that have ensured amateur play for many decades.
Material condition and collector’s appraisal
The condition of preservation is very good for a textile keepsake:
Preservation: Colors are vivid, the fabric shows only minimal age-related storage traces. The braid edging and tassel are fully preserved.
Provenance: The undamaged hanging loop indicates careful storage.
Market value analysis and outlook 2026
While standard sports flags are often traded in large lots, this specimen stands out due to its specific assignment to the Baden Referee Group and the very good condition.
Rating criteria Influence on value
Historical sports rank Regional referee flag Medium
Physical condition Very good (nearly like new) Positive
Rarity Rare regional small edition Positive
Market trend 2026 Steady demand for Lower Austrian local histories Neutral to positive

Summary for the archive
This object is more than a decorative piece; it is a local sports historical document. It combines the tradition of Lower Austrian refereeing with the regional football history of Baden. A lovely detail for any collection on the topic “Football in Lower Austria.”

Title
NÖSK Referee Group Baden – Historic Textile Flag / Miniature Flag, ca. 1970s/1980s
Object
Triangular textile flag with red-white cord edging, hanging cord and lower tassel.
Dimensions:
L: 19 cm
W: 11 cm
Organization: NÖSK (Lower Austrian Referee College) / Referee Group Baden.
Representation
The flag shows on the front a vertically three-part field in the colors red-white-red. In the central area are the black inscriptions “NÖSK,” “Schiedsrichter Gruppe” and below the Lower Austria coat of arms the place name “BADEN.” The coat of arms shows five birds/eagles on a blue field. The back is plain in matte glossy silk or art-silk fabric in off-white/creme.
Technique and execution
The object is a printed textile flag.
Printing method: Screen printing on synthetic textile.
Manufacture: Finished with a sewn cord edge and color-matched tassel.
Dating and context
The object can be dated to between 1970 and 1990 based on typography style, material type, and logo.
Stylistic classification
The design follows the classic club symbolism of Austrian sports clubs and refereeing associations from the postwar and late 20th century.
Framing and packaging
Unframed, undamaged hanging.
Condition
Front: Very well preserved, clear lettering and sharp outlines.
Back: Clean, slight fabric waviness due to the cord tension.
Conclusion
A nicely preserved time capsule of Lower Austrian football and refereeing history from Baden.
Artist/Manufacturer: Anonymous / club-supplies manufacturer
Title: NÖSK Referee Group Baden
Technique: Printed fabric flag with cord and tassel
Dimensions:
L: 19 cm
W: 11 cm
Condition: Very good
Significance: Document of the regional refereeing and football culture in Lower Austria
Here is the assessment of the value of the present object:
Market status and demand
Club and referee flags from the regional area were produced in small editions. It is a specific collectible for local historians or football refereeing collectors.
Value-determining factors
Condition: The flag is clean, undamaged, and the tassel as well as the hanging cord are fully intact.
Rarity: As a flag of a specific referee group, not commonly found.
Estimated values (as of 2026)
Condition Estimated market value

Assessment of use
The best sale proceeds can be achieved through targeted auctions for sports memorabilia or regional platforms.
Note regarding assessment of dimensions: refer to the photos (I often photograph dimensions with a tape measure). Dimensions are often not precise in digital processing and may be incorrect in the description—please verify exact millimeter or centimeter measurements before purchase if critical.
Note that all information regarding the time classification of this work is given to the best of our knowledge but no warranty or claim to accuracy or exactness can be offered.

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