Original WWI Imperial German Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 465 Veterans Flag Dated 1934 British Militaria It is also marked DEAKIN

It is also marked DEAKIN on the back edge of the blade and comes complete with its ORIGINAL brass mounted leather scabbard

but will show a bit of storage wear

Originals are very hard to find as this was a very popular post war item and most were heavily used

star shaped screw off base cap (which is stuck)

F on front and on reverse is stamped MEXICO SILVER and engraved 2062865

Original WWI Imperial German Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 465 Veterans Flag Dated 1934 British Militaria It is also marked DEAKINOriginal Item: One of a kind. The Imperial German 465th Infantry Regiment during Wolrd War One was active only on the Westernfront because it was formed in the beginning of 1917. The fought in Siegfriedstellung, Arras, Flanders, St. Quentin, Reims, Laon, Origny and Guise. There is a regimental history book that was published (in German) in 1930 and can be seen at this link. This flag which measures 48 inches by 40 inches is a 1934 produced Veteran's