Vietnam // PAVN / Kon Tum 1968
Little is known about the history of this Vietnamese flag. It was acquired as a GI bringback through provate purchase in 2007. It is stated to be a rare officers flag from the Tet Offensive, which was captured by an trooper from the 173rd Airborn during the battle for fire support base #29 in March of 1968.
However, since President Clinton normalized relations with Vietnam in 1995 there has been a lively trade in all types of war souvenirs, including flags, that all have the look of the pre-1975 items, although made for the Vietnamese war souvenir market. These commemorative NVA and VC flags are currently being made for parades and victory anniversary celebrations in Ho-Chi-Minh City. Presumably for Vietnamese veterans, now growing nostalgic and seeking a memento of service, a unit color or a victory or moral flag.
It is highly likely that these are made by the same shops and firms and possibly the same people using the same fabrics and techniques who made them in the 1970s. It would not be difficult for these to pass into the collector's market.
ZFC Collectible Flag
Item is Framed
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