German Empire 1871-1918 (Germany)

Deutsches Reich, Kaiserreich

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by António Martins
Flag adopted 16th April 1871, gradually abandoned since 1919, abolished 31st December 1921

• Introduction
• Civil Flag and Ensign (National- und Handelsflagge / National and Merchant Flag)
• Iron Cross (Eisernes Kreuz)
• Naval Flags:
  • War Ensign 1871-1918 (Kaiserliche Kriegsflagge)
  • Jack 1871-1918 (Kriegsgösch)
  • Naval Reserve Officers' Civil Ensign 1893-1919 (Merchant Flag with Iron Cross / Handelsflagge mit Eisernem Kreuz)
  • State Ensign 1893-1918 (Reichsdienstflagge der Kaiserliche Marine / State Service Ensign of the Imperial Navy)
  • Masthead Flags of the S.M.S. Brandenburg and S.M.S. Preussen Ships
• State Flag 1893-1919 (Reichsdienstflagge für Übrige Verwaltungszweige des Reichs / State Flag for Other Imperial Administra