Original WWII-era German warning pennant, featuring the iconic black Totenkopf (death’s head) stenciled on a mustard-yellow cotton background. These triangular flags were typically used to mark hazardous zones, including areas with chemical contamination, gas attacks, mines, or other life-threatening dangers.
This example is double-sided, with identical skull designs on both faces, and retains its original binding and hanging loop. Such warning flags were issued to frontline troops, engineers, and chemical warfare units to alert personnel and limit exposure during operations.
Type: Triangular Warning Flag / Pennant
Motif: Black Totenkopf on yellow background (both sides)
Material: Cotton fabric with machine-sewn borders and hanging loop
Usage: Gas / chemical / explosive hazard warning
Condition: Excellent overall. Strong color retention, minor edge wear, no holes or stains.
Period: WWII German issue (1940s)
An eye-catching and rare piece of field equipment with strong visual impact, suitable for display in collections focused on combat gear, chemical warfare, or Third Reich field logistics.
