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WWII GERMAN FLAG CAPTURED BY ROGERS' RAIDERS.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
WWII GERMAN FLAG CAPTURED BY ROGERS' RAIDERS.
This flag is of standard design with a printed party symbol on a sewn circular white disc, all on a red field. The flag measures 76” x 49 1/2". The white disc is lettered “ROGERS' RAIDERS GERMANY – 1945 PROPERTY OF W.H. DRISKO”. Many members of Rogers' Raiders signed the white disc on one side of the flag. All inscriptions on the flag have been verified to be members of Rogers' Raiders. The unit was commanded by 1st Lieutenant Roy “Buck” Rogers of the 407th Infantry Regiment. The unit was formed by volunteers from several different units to conduct reconnaissance and combat patrols behind enemy lines. They were tasked with gathering battlefield intelligence, capturing prisoners, and eliminating the enemy when required. The last mission of this short-lived unit was led by Lt. Aamot deep behind enemy lines to locate a lost company and rescue allied prisoners. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 3 photocopied pages with information about Rogers' Raiders and their exploits. CONDITION: flag is quite solid with no notable damage and few light stains. (02-20910/BF). $2,000-3,000.