AHS Bannfahne Postcard

[Strumble69]

Hey all,
Got lucky recently with this wonderful postcard showing the AHS Bannfahne. How many of these flags would of existed at one time? And if anyone can roughly translate the back, that would be wonderful. Once I get it, I will upload a clearer scan. I believe the boy in the middle is also wearing the gorget.

Thank you all

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[Garry]

How many of these flags would of existed at one time?

That's a nice card. In November 1939 Gefolgschaft and Fähnlein flags were introduced for the AHS. These were exactly the same as the normal flags but the Spiegel (corner patch) had "AHS" and below that the name of the school. Clearly the flag in the photo is a Bann-level flag so all I can surmise is that it represents all of the AHS and that there would therefore only have been one of them.

I can read some of the writing on the back (birthday wishes to an aunt) but Jack will be able to get the text 100%.

 

[Jack]

I'll try, but not until tomorrow evening please. I just got back today and have a lot on my plate again...

 

[Strumble69]

That's a nice card. In November 1939 Gefolgschaft and Fähnlein flags were introduced for the AHS. These were exactly the same as the normal flags but the Spiegel (corner patch) had "AHS" and below that the name of the school. Clearly the flag in the photo is a Bann-level flag so all I can surmise is that it represents all of the AHS and that there would therefore only have been one of them.

I can read some of the writing on the back (birthday wishes to an aunt) but Jack will be able to get the text 100%

I'll try, but not until tomorrow evening please. I just got back today and have a lot on my plate again...

Honestly Jack, Next week, next month, there is no rush at all. I appriciate your help always. Please dont feel rushed

 

[Jack]

Garry has already got the content right.
It says in detail:

Sonthofen, den 18.I.42
Liebe Tante Atzi!
Zu Deinem Geburtstag möchte ich Dir alles Gute wünschen und recht herzlich gratulieren. Hoffentlich geht es Dir und auch euch allen gut. Für die schönen Weihnachtssachen, liebe Tante Atzi, möchte ich mich noch nachträglich recht herzlich bedanken. Auch für die 10 Mark von Großvater vielen Dank. - Ich bin erst vor kurzem (...)

English translation:
Sonthofen, 18 January 1942
Dear Aunt Atzi!
I would like to wish you all the best for your birthday and congratulate you warmly. I hope you and all of you are doing well. I would like to say a big thank you for the lovely Christmas presents, dear Auntie Atzi. Thank you also for the 10 marks from Grandpa. - I only recently (...)

That's all that is pictured .

Don't worry, I don't feel rushed. Just an explanation as to why the response was a bit delayed.
The chap wrote very neatly, so it wasn't an effort.

 

[TxGauleiter]

Garry has already got the content right.
It says in detail:

Sonthofen, den 18.I.42
Liebe Tante Atzi!
Zu Deinem Geburtstag möchte ich Dir alles Gute wünschen und recht herzlich gratulieren. Hoffentlich geht es Dir und auch euch allen gut. Für die schönen Weihnachtssachen, liebe Tante Atzi, möchte ich mich noch nachträglich recht herzlich bedanken. Auch für die 10 Mark von Großvater vielen Dank. - Ich bin erst vor kurzem (...)

English translation:
Sonthofen, 18 January 1942
Dear Aunt Atzi!
I would like to wish you all the best for your birthday and congratulate you warmly. I hope you and all of you are doing well. I would like to say a big thank you for the lovely Christmas presents, dear Auntie Atzi. Thank you also for the 10 marks from Grandpa. - I only recently (...)

That's all that is pictured .

Don't worry, I don't feel rushed. Just an explanation as to why the response was a bit delayed.
The chap wrote very neatly, so it wasn't an effort.

this sounds like the stuff I wrote to my own grandparents when I was that age! I guess every grandparent sends their grandchildren the equivalent of 10 dollars...

 

[Strumble69]

Garry has already got the content right.
It says in detail:

Sonthofen, den 18.I.42
Liebe Tante Atzi!
Zu Deinem Geburtstag möchte ich Dir alles Gute wünschen und recht herzlich gratulieren. Hoffentlich geht es Dir und auch euch allen gut. Für die schönen Weihnachtssachen, liebe Tante Atzi, möchte ich mich noch nachträglich recht herzlich bedanken. Auch für die 10 Mark von Großvater vielen Dank. - Ich bin erst vor kurzem (...)

English translation:
Sonthofen, 18 January 1942
Dear Aunt Atzi!
I would like to wish you all the best for your birthday and congratulate you warmly. I hope you and all of you are doing well. I would like to say a big thank you for the lovely Christmas presents, dear Auntie Atzi. Thank you also for the 10 marks from Grandpa. - I only recently (...)

That's all that is pictured .

Don't worry, I don't feel rushed. Just an explanation as to why the response was a bit delayed.
The chap wrote very neatly, so it wasn't an effort.

Once again, thank you Jack