#10985-BANAK PENNANT: Unique, small size pennant relating to the 1940 invasion of Denmark & Norway and specifically to the German base at Banak. The white cotton pennant is of two- panel construction measuring 13 inches across the top and 15-1/2 inches in length. It depicts a national eagle above a coat of arms, all beautifully executed in fantastic silver and multi-color chain stitch. The coat of arms depicts a Polar bear, the name “Banak”, a Danish flag and the year 1940. The pennant relates to the 1940 invasion and establishment of the base at Banak Norway. This base was utilized for naval weather reporting operations to Greenland as well as a base to several squadrons of Luftwaffe aircraft from Luftflotte V.  A historical and rare example from the so-called “Weather War” between German and British units in the Artic region. The pennant shows dark age toning to the silver threads as well as some areas of yellowing to the reverse. Condition II- $550.00