My grampa was in WWII in 1941 and when the american army took over the international building in Germany my grampa took the flag that was hanging on the side of the building. He passed it on to my dad and now my dad has it and he locks it in his safe.
Its a 11ft wide, and 56in tall red flag with a swastika in the middle and we kinda wanna sell it because my mom and dad are in the middle of a divorice and we are short on money. We cannot find anyone on ebay who has anything similar to it and we are trying to find a person who can tell us about how much its worth. Can someone help? The flag is in almost perfect condition except 3 tiny bullet holes at the top but its from WWII and if its over $10,000 then we might consider selling it.
2007-05-30 05:54:03 · 14 answers · asked by Crystalx 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I'm sure an example of the liberation of Nazi Germany is worth over $10,000. If your grandfather is still alive, maybe you should talk to him before you sell a piece of history to make a little extra scratch.
2007-05-30 05:59:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Are you an American?? if so how did your Grandfather get his hands on a Nazi Flag back in 1941? The USA did not enter the war until after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbour in December 1941!!
And no US troops were on Germany soil until 1945, seems you need to research your family history again.
Your price is way to high, thousands of these flags were taken by American, British and Canadian soldiers in WW2, the more of the same objects there are then the lower the value.
EBay do not allow nazii military items to be sold on their site that feature the swastika or ss runes.
Try a on line search for "Mannions" Militaria auctioneers and see what price they offer.
2007-05-31 00:37:59 · answer #2 · answered by conranger1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have any evidence like photos with you grandfather and the flag it could make the flag worth more, but it would have to either be a major collector or a museum that would be willing to pay any significant amount.
Try to locate all the history of the flag you can, If you had a letter from your grandfather authenticating where he got the flag that would have helped as well.
Sorry about your parents divorce and It is a shame you have to sell a part of your family history because of it.
If possible keep the flag, it is a part of your family and should continue to be a reminder of your grandfathers service and sacrifice.
2007-05-30 07:39:01 · answer #3 · answered by Stone K 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm sorry to say that you probably wouldn't get much more than a quarter to half of that amount and you'd have to find someone who is really into that kind of thing. I've seen 5 foot Nazi flags sell for as little as $100 depending on condition. You might get lucky and find someone who really wants it but I wouldn't expect that much for it. Don't build yourself up only to be let down. Think of making a little profit and be ecstatic when you get a lot more.
2007-05-30 06:25:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
This will probably surprise you. No Americans were murdered by German Nazis or Japanese in World War II. The war did not come ashore here. Don't they teach history in school anymore?
2016-05-17 05:10:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i believe something like that is priceless to your family I'm sure you can sell you darn television first before selling a family heirloom that your grand father risked his life for your family needs to seriously consider there priorities first you'd sell an heirloom before selling your television or that silly computer your sitting at right now asking this question so disrespectful I'm sure your grand father is turning in his grave right now..
the nazi symbol is strictly forbidden in germay for thoes who lack common knowledge from someone in germany.
2007-05-30 08:22:27 · answer #6 · answered by Honey Badger Doesnt give a Shat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if i was you i would hold on to that flag and NOT sell it!that's a piece of history and a lot more worth then money can buy!i think your grandfather would be upset if you would sell it too.just so you know its NOT worth 10.000$ !!!!
2007-05-30 07:16:05 · answer #7 · answered by ........ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no way you will get 10k but you can donate it to a museum and you're family name will be remembered forever and that will last way longer than money
2015-01-13 15:56:50 · answer #8 · answered by Chris 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
okay well here is a thought try the website for the antiquesroadshow .com and they might be able to help you send a pic to them and more than likely they will tell you what it is worth and possibly buy it from you who knows just thought you might like to know . www.antiquesroadshow.com and good luck .
2007-05-30 06:01:17 · answer #9 · answered by Kate T. 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Call Southbeys Auction Company in New York they will be able to tell you what it would be worth at auction and then go from there.
2007-05-30 06:02:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋