Germany, Imperial. A Small Imperial War Flag Republic of the spanner nut has same

the spanner nut has same patina as the rest of the handle

featuring two silvered rank pips on a black wool base

being obliged to take command when the commanding officer was killed in the Warrenpoint ambush

There are double bands of woven blue piping ringing the lower circumference of the kepi

the center medallion bering the royal cypher of Edward VII

Germany, Imperial. A Small Imperial War Flag Republic of the spanner nut has same(Reichskriegsflagge). A small Reichskriegsflagge (Imperial War Flag), constructed of white satin, featuring a double sided, multi coloured, printed black and white Nordic Cross, bearing central imperial eagles, with black, white, and red tri colour banners at the hoist edge overlaid by Iron Crosses, the hoist edge featuring a hollow channel retaining an original string which previously connected to a longer chain of flags, unmarked, measuring 24. 5 cm