This is a EXC+ war flag with attaching ropes. This is a 1,20 m x 1,90 m printed wool flag. After Germany had lost World War I in 1918, Germany became a republic. The new "Weimar Republic" began to change all national colors and symbols. The National flag was altered, and henceforth displayed the colors Black-Red-Yellow (Gold). On September 27, 1919, a new War Flag was adopted. It resembled the old Imperial War Flag, but of two differences: The Prussian eagle was replaced by the new republican design and the new national colors were displayed in the upper left corner.