France - FFI (French resisitance) - Flag - 1944

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Marcel van Hulst
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Estimate  € 210 - € 250
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€15
FR
€10
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€9

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Two French tricolour flags from the Liberation period (1944–1945), made of cotton with wooden staffs, each 80 × 60 cm and bearing a Croix de Lorraine and the V for Victory, associated with the Resistance (FFI) and public display, original/authentic, country of origin France, title 1944, with one staff bearing a provenance label; no certificate included; condition Bon état.

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Description from the seller

Set of 2 French tricolor flags – Liberation era (1944-1945).

Cotton, with wooden poles. A Lorraine Cross and the 'V' for Victory were painted on each flag. Dimensions: 80 × 60 cm.

This type of flag was flown in windows, on Resistance vehicles, and on public buildings during the Liberation in 1944.

One of the wooden poles bears a label indicating its origin: “Grande Épicerie Villefranche ARIÈGE.” The iron tips are marked “RF” (French Republic).

Authentic pieces found in an attic where they had been for more than 80 years

Shipping by La Poste or by Mondial Relay

Set of 2 French tricolor flags – Liberation era (1944-1945).

Cotton, with wooden poles. A Lorraine Cross and the 'V' for Victory were painted on each flag. Dimensions: 80 × 60 cm.

This type of flag was flown in windows, on Resistance vehicles, and on public buildings during the Liberation in 1944.

One of the wooden poles bears a label indicating its origin: “Grande Épicerie Villefranche ARIÈGE.” The iron tips are marked “RF” (French Republic).

Authentic pieces found in an attic where they had been for more than 80 years

Shipping by La Poste or by Mondial Relay

Details

Era
1900-2000
Army unit
FFI (French resisitance)
Number of objects
2
Authenticity
Original/official
Comes with certificate of authenticity
No
Title/inscription
1944
Condition
Good condition
Country of origin
France
Material
Cotton, Wood
Height
80 cm
Width
60 cm
Military Context
Yes
FranceVerified
59
Objects sold
Private

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