Beschreibung:

A large fabric flag, with a Star of David, flags of the USA and England, and the inscription "Welcome Home". Unknown place, end of World War II, c. 1945-1947. The inscription and various decorations are nicely sewn on a large fabric sheet (apparently fabric from a parachute). At the top of the flag on a blue peripheral frame, the initials RAF and RPB are sewn and between both sets of initials is a fabric decoration in the shape of an airplane. Under them are sewn appliqués in the shape of the USA flag (on the right) and the British flag (on the left). Sewn in the center of the flag is a large blue Star of David, with the inscription "Welcome Home" in light-colored lettering on a red ground. At the bottom appear the initials ATS and MCB. Presumably, RAF stands for Royal Air Force (British) and ATS stands for Auxiliary Territorial Service – the auxiliary women's force of the British Army. The other acronyms are probably also stand for military units of the British or US armies. We do not know for certain where the flag was displayed, but apparently it was made to greet Jewish soldiers who served in the Allied forces, on their return to Europe after the war. Perhaps it originates from one of the occupied zones – American or British – in Germany or the Bizone in Germany, which was controlled from January 1, 1947 by both US and Great Britain. Enclosed is a small US flag (34X55 cm.) made from the same material with the same techniques. 78X107 cm. Good condition. Few stains. Minor tears and unraveling. Laces at corners and on margins for tying.