BACKGROUND: Following an age old military tradition the German armed forces of the Third Reich utilized a wide variety of identifying flags and pennants to distinguish Officers, Headquarters and specific vessels. The Water Sports Vessel flag was introduced on April 6TH 1936 and was mandatory to be flown from all vessels of the Navy Regatta Association, (Marine-Regattaverein), and all Kriegsmarine owned yachts and sailing vessels. The Water Sports Vessel flag was utilized for the duration of the war.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Smaller sized, roughly, 20cm tall, 29cm long, dual sided, printed, cotton/linen construction Water Sports Vessel flag features a red base field with a central, white circular disk with a black, canted swastika superimposed on a white bordered, black, vertical anchor. Both sides of the flag have the same image. Few small scattered holes. Shows the expected age and use. Scarce.