OBVERSE 1
CANTON
DETAIL
REVERSE 1
DETAIL
OBVERSE 2
ZFC5002
United States // 48 Star Flag // WWII Era
Sub-collection: Flag CenterThe unusual canton on this flag is most likely the result of wartime conservation methods. The gap in the starfield is
the result of joining two pieces of embroidered star cloth together to form the canton.
Hoist & Fly | |
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| Width of Hoist | 23 |
| Length of Fly | 36 |
Union/Canton | |
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| Width of Union/Canton | 12.5 |
| Length of Union/Canton | 16.75 |
Stars | |
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| Comments on Star Measurements | SHIFTLY EMBROIDERED. |
| Size of Stars | 1 |
Stripes | |
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| Width of 1st Stripe | 2.25 |
| Width of 3rd Stripe | 2.25 |
| Width of 8th Stripe | 1.5 |
| Width of Last Stripe | 1.5 |
| Size of Hoist | 1 |
Stars | |
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| Number of Stars | 48 |
| How are the stars embeded? | Embroidered |
| Are there stars on obverse? | yes |
| Are there stars on reverse? | yes |
Stripes | |
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| Number of Stripes | 13 |
| Color of Top Stripe | Red |
| Color of Bottom Stripe | Red |
| Has a Blood Stripe? | no |
Fabric | |
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| Fabric | Cotton |
Stitching | |
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| Stitching | Machine |
Attachment | |
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| Comments on Method of Attachmen | White outdoor canvas containing woven blue thread. |
| Method of Attachment | Grommets |
Condition | |
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| Condition | Excellent |
| Damage | Cotton is a little discolored from age. Flown briefly, possibly pinned to a wall. |
| Displayable | yes |