Original Imperial German WWI Framed Hessian Tapestry Captured During World War II from Schloss Friedrichshof Castle by Member of General Patton’s Staff - 28 x 36½” Japanese Navy so it was intended for

so it was intended for a rather large individual

This fine example was produced by very rare maker Carl Schmidt Sohn A

the grip is in damaged deteriorated condition in the center

to capture crossings on the River Rhine

The flag still has a portion its original hang line attached

Original Imperial German WWI Framed Hessian Tapestry Captured During World War II from Schloss Friedrichshof Castle by Member of General Patton’s Staff - 28 x 36½” Japanese Navy so it was intended forOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is a tremendous Imperial German tapestry that was taken from Schloss Friedrichshof or Kronberg Castle by then Colonel Elton Hammond, the Chief of Signals on General George S. Pattons Personal Staff. The castle was the home of Phillip von Hessen (Prince and Landgrave of Hess) and, during Post World War II Occupation, was appropriated by Pattons Third Army. It was during this period that Hammond took the tapestry. The