Service Pennants 1955-1990 (East Germany)

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• Introduction
• Service Pennant of the Customs Administration (Dienstwimpel der Zollverwaltung)
• Service Pennant of the Fisheries Inspection (Dienstwimpel der Fischereiaufsicht)
• Service Pennant of the Shipping Inspection (Dienstwimpel der Schiffahrtaufsicht)
• Service Pennant of the Water Industry (Dienstwimpel der Wasserwirtschaft)
• Service Pennant of the Public Health Administration (Dienstwimpel der Gesundheitwesen)

See also:

• East Germany 1949-1990

In 1955, the German Democratic Republic adopted pennants for many of their harbor/sea related services. All pennants were alike in that they were white with the coat of arms in the center. However, they had differing borders for each service. They were also approximately 3:5 in proportion. Source: Kannik 1959.

Norman Martin, February 1998

Dienstwimpel der Zollverwaltung

by Calvin Paige Herring

A white broad pennant with a green border on outer sides. In use 1955-1990. Illustrated in Kannik 1957, p.37 and Oliver 1993, p. 2.

Norman Martin, February 1998

Dienstwimpel der Fischereiaufsicht

by Calvin Paige Herring

Like the Customs Pennant, but with gray, instead of green border. In use 1955-1990. Illustrated in Kannik 1957, p.37 and Oliver 1993, p. 3.

Norman Martin, February 1998

Dienstwimpel der Schiffahrtaufsicht

by Calvin Paige Herring

Like the Customs Pennant, but with blue, instead of green border. In use 1955-1990. Illustrated in Kannik 1957, p.37 and Oliver 1993, p. 3.

Norman Martin, February 1998

Dienstwimpel der Wasserwirtschaft

by Calvin Paige Herring

Like the Customs Pennant, but with light blue, instead of green border [the image also lacks the Arms and the hoist also has a border]. In use 1955-1990. Illustrated in Oliver 1993, p. 3.

Norman Martin, February 1998

Dienstwimpel der Gesundheitwesen

by Calvin Paige Herring

Like the Customs Pennant, but with yellow, instead of green border. In use 1955-1990. Illustrated in Kannik 1957, p.37 and Oliver 1993, p. 3.

Norman Martin, February 1998