Flags - Germany

Date: 1917

From: [Ephemera relating to World War I. 1917. Folder 1]

Reference: Eph-A-WAR-WI-1917-04

Description: Embroidered "envelope" inset, into which one could insert a small note on paper. The flap of the "envelope" is decorated with fuchsias and oval "flags" of Germany, France, Italy and Britain. The words "I'm thinking of you" are embroidered below. The verso of the card bears a message from Boy to Dear Old Bessie, dated 12 March 1917 at the war front in France. Also includes a small card with the words "Forget me not", with a small image of a woman surrounded by flags of various nations including France, Germany and Japan. "Boy" Bennett was probably a neighbour of the donor's mother, Elizabeth (Bess) Feeney, nee Sherlock, when she lived in Westport as a child. Other Titles - 12 March 1917 Quantity: 1 embroidered panel. Physical Description: Embroidered silk envelope 65 x 111 mm, mounted in postcard, 90 x 140 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mrs Patricia Barriball, May 2002. Transfers: Related material from the same accession is housed at PAColl-8731..

Date: 1915 - 1919

From: Robley, Horatio Gordon, 1840-1930 :Episodes of the Great War. 1914-1928

Reference: E-024-f-2-012

Description: The German Emperor Wilhelm and Empress Augusta Viktoria standing at a balcony presenting medals to soldiers involved in the sinking of the ship Lusitania by a U-boat in May 1915. A large German flag hangs from the balcony. Two women on the left stand under and hold Chinese paper lanterns. Another version of this drawing is numbered E-024-q-009. The figures on the left vary in the other version Additional information: Text underneath the drawing adds 'In 1919 the German Government destroyed all discs from which medal was struck. The Lusitania was sunk by teh U20 (Infamy of the Sea)'. Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pen, ink and wash on postcard, 343 x 240 mm

Date: [ca 1941]

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: DA-01074-F

Description: Lieutenant Colonel J R Page (with forage cap and moustache) and members of his platoon from 26 NZ Battalion hold a Nazi flag captured by them from paratroopers on Greece. Taken at Amariya transit camp on their return from Greece circa 1941 by an official photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative

Date: [ca Nov 1941]

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: PAColl-5547-055

Description: Unidentified members of the Indian army holding a Nazi flag in an evacuated German camp in Libya, during World War 2. Photograph taken circa November 1941. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 10.2 x 12.8 cm

Date: [ca 1941]

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: DA-00720-F

Description: Lieutenant Colonel J R Page (with moustache) and members of his platoon hold a Nazi flag captured by them from paratroopers in Greece. Taken probably in Egypt circa 1941 by an official photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative

Date: 1 March 1900

From: Tattersall, Alfred James, 1866-1951 :Photographs of Samoa

Reference: PAColl-3799-08

Description: Inscriptions: Verso - centre - German Flag Raising 1/3/1900 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 19.1 x 24.0 cm

Date: 1 Mar 1900

From: Tattersall, Alfred James, 1866-1951 :Photographs of Samoa

Reference: PAColl-3799-33

Description: Inscriptions: Verso - centre - Raising of German Flag 1900 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print, 19 x 24.1 cm

Date: [ca 1941]

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: DA-01169

Description: NZ sapper, identified as Spr Powrick 5 NZ Fd Park, holding a captured Nazi paratroopers flag after the evacuation from Crete. Taken in Egypt circa 1941 by an official photographer. Other - Army caption reads - This maori proudly displays a swastika, one of those captured and used by our men to hoodwink the enemy into dropping supplies. He is just as proud of his Aussie hat. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative

Date: 2014

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0028787

Description: Shows the eagle on the German flag as a soccer player pulling their shirt over their head in celebration. Refers to Germany winning the soccer World Cup. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1943-1945

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: PA1-q-300

Description: Photographs of New Zealand military personnel serving in Italy during World War 2, 1943-1945, taken by various photographers and compiled for official purposes. Many individuals identified are listed, but while many others are identified in group portraits they are not named. Views of the No 1 New Zealand General Hospital at Molfetta; Prime Minister Peter Fraser visiting NZ troops in Italy (p 2-12, 18-19), including the occasion of his audience with the Pope at the Vatican and senior officers and chaplains after being received by the Pope at Vatican City; the chief prior of Abbey Monte Cassino returning to the ruins of the monastery (p 2). Views of a Divisional Flashspotting troop; a "jeep train" supplying men to forward areas, known as the "Ghost train" as it had to move in darkness; pursuit of Germans after the capture of Atima and Belmonte. The No 2 NZ Field Bakery in action; the No 2 NZ General Hospital at Caserta (p 10-12); the NZ Forestry Unit in Southern Italy Transport ship Gripsholm arriving in Algiers with repatriates from the UK, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and other allies; swimming and boating sports at Arce; NZers on leave in Rome, Vatican City, St Peter's, Castel St Angelo, and the NZ Forces Club; a gymkhana, and wood chopping competition at Arce. NZ troops after the assault on Mount Lignano; the advance towards Florence; King George VI visiting the NZ Division during the advance to Florence; "Tuis" in Rome at John Keats House; a Regimental Aid post. Sound recording machines, helping locate enemy guns; clearing landmines; various armoured vehicles including German Tiger tanks, and other German Panzer tanks, Staghound armoured cars; M10 tank busters Members of the RNZNVR in the Mediterranean (p 50-51, 55); Italian partisans in Florence, and one view of Nikos Souris (worked with the escape system in Crete); New Zealanders arriving in Florence; New Zealand Forces Club in Florence. Weddings at the chapel at No 3 General Hosptial (Bari), and at All Saints Church in Rome; inspections by general Freyberg accompanied by senior Greek officers inspecting the 3rd Greek Brigade in Italy; Winston Churchill touring the 8th Army front. The RNZAF in Britain: fighter pilots of Hawker Tempest planes; pilots and navigators of a Mosquito squadron engaged in bombing targets behind German lines by night (British official photographs, p 60-63) Kiwi Concert Party entertaining children and adult refugees at a camp in Rome; a gala day held for Italian children by members of the No 21 NZ Battalion; the advance to Gambettola; troops on leave in Riccione; a donkey derby; advance through Faenza; scenes of Christmas celebrations in the No 3 NZ General Hospital and on the line in Italy. NZEF Middle East (p 104) the Honorable D G Sullivan visiting Maadi, NZEF Italy, Sullivan visiting the troops in Italy (p 107-110). A dance held at Senigallia as a farewell to members of Transport HQ returning to New Zealand under the replacement scheme; sporting activities including rugby, soccer and hockey; New Zealand High Commissioner to London visiting NZ troops and hospitals in italy; Sir Patrick Duff (British High Commissioner designate to NZ visiting Italy en route to NZ; Italian women partisans in Massa Lombarda; New Zealanders in Venice after having been liberated; a pontoon bridge over the River Po; meeting between General Freyberg and members of the Yugoslav Army; and NZ ex-prisoners of war at a NZ repatriation unit in Italy all of whom are named. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with faded blue cover, darker blue corners and spine; 34.5 x 22.0 cm