Captured NSDAP Flag - Patton Museum

NSDAP Flag 1945
This Nazi Party flag was captured by Headquarters Company, 761st Tank Battalion, sometime in the spring of 1945. These flags were much sought after as souvenirs, and the new owner of the flag, wanting something with which to remember his service, had his fellow soldiers sign it. After the end of World War II, the members of the battalion kept in contact and the owner of the flag made it a point to bring it to several of the unit's annual reunions, where additional members signed the flag. In total there are over 150 signatures, including most of the battalion officers and a number of Silver Star (SS) and Bronze Star (BS) winners from the battalion.

 

Wasn't a book written about them "Patton's Black Panthers" or something to that effect?

 

Charles W. Sasser, author of PATTON'S PANTHERS: The African-American 761st Tank Battalion In World War II has conducted several intense interviews with the few remaining survivors of the 761st Battalion, bringing readers close to their experience by revealing the thoughts and feelings of these remarkable men. Charles W. Sasser has interviewed these brave men and written an accurate account of their exploits in spearheading George Patton's European offensive.

PATTON'S PANTHERS: The African-American 761" Tank Battalion In World War II

 

Thanks White Flight. I'm glad the brain is still functioning. See, I do remember things.

 

Pleasure. Interesting additional facts on the history of the flag. Rather nice display to see.