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ZFC0960
USAF // Contract Managenent Division / Unit Color
Sub-collection: U.S. Air ForceUS Air Force // Contract Managenent Division / Color
This organizational color is an issue contract item made to
Air Force specifications.
This is a fully machine embroidered piece; unlike the mass market printed flags
From the Louise Veninga Collection
ZFC IMPORTANT FLAG
Hoist & Fly | |
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| Width of Hoist | 41 |
| Length of Fly | 53 |
Stars | |
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| Comments on Star Measurements | Stars are in an arc above emblem. |
| Size of Stars | 2 |
Stripes | |
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| Size of Hoist | 2.5 |
Stars | |
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| Number of Stars | 13 |
| How are the stars embeded? | Embroidered |
| Are there stars on obverse? | yes |
| Are there stars on reverse? | yes |
Stripes | |
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| Has a Blood Stripe? | no |
| Comments on Stripes | none |
Crest/Emblem | |
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| Description of Crest/Emblem | Ultramarine blue field with an arc of 13 white 5-point stars above a U.S. Air Froce acheivement of arms consisting of a stylized blue shield containing a stylized cityscape; above which is a stylized paper scroll done in brown and grey; over the scroll is a stylized golden yellow quill pen. In then upper sinister corner are three stylized elcetron orbits through which passes a fountain pen. Above the shield is a torse of white and sky-blue, on which is perched an American blad eagle, proper, in front of a glory. Under the shield is a grey scroll with golden yellow highlights, on which is inscribed "Air Force Conrtact Management Division". |
Fabric | |
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| Fabric | Bemberg |
| Comments on Fabric | Bemberg Rayon is a manmade natural fiber intended to replace silk and is often found in flags made for the US military or goverment. Rayon |
Stitching | |
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| Stitching | Machine |
Thread | |
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| Type of Thread | Synthetic |
| Thread Material | needs analysis |
Weave | |
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| Type of Weave | Fine |
Attachment | |
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| Comments on Method of Attachmen | Standard military specification pole sleeve. |
Applica | |
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| Applique Sides | Double Sided = Two sides different |
Documentation | |
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| Documents |
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
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| Drawings |
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
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Condition | |
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| Condition | Excellent |
| Damage | This flag is like new & most likely was never issued. |
| Displayable | yes |
Date | |
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| Date | 1980's |