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ZFC1518
US // Gen George Custer / Personal Guidon
Sub-collection: Small FlagsThese 3 reproductions of Custer's Personal Guidon were acquired by Ben Zaricor at Little Big Horn Battlefield visitors center, Montana. This is a reproduction of the type of flag Custer lost at the Little Big Horn which was nearly identical to his Personal Guidon now in the Zaricor Collection.
Flag on 21.5" stick
ZFC Collectible Flag
Hoist & Fly | |
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| Width of Hoist | 13.75 |
| Length of Fly | 7.25 |
Stripes | |
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| Width of 1st Stripe | 3.5 |
| Width of 3rd Stripe | 3.5 |
| Width of Last Stripe | 3.5 |
| Size of Hoist | 1 |
Stars | |
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| Are there stars on obverse? | no |
| Are there stars on reverse? | no |
Stripes | |
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| Number of Stripes | 2 |
| Color of Top Stripe | Red |
| Color of Bottom Stripe | Blue |
| Has a Blood Stripe? | no |
| Comments on Stripes | Field is actually a bi-color of red over Old Glory Blue Blue is dark |
Crest/Emblem | |
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| Description of Crest/Emblem | 2 crossed sabers |
Fabric | |
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| Fabric | Polyester |
Stitching | |
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| Stitching | Machine |
| Comments on Stitching | edges are cut with a hot-knife |
Weave | |
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| Type of Weave | Plain |
Attachment | |
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| Comments on Method of Attachmen | Guidon is mounted on a plain wooden staff with a golden yellow plastic speartip. |
| Method of Attachment | Sleeve |
Applica | |
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| Applique Sides | Single Faced = Mirror Image Reverse |
Condition | |
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| Condition | Excellent |
| Damage | Guidons were purchased new. |
| Displayable | yes |
Date | |
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| Date | 1998 |