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ZFC2544
Vietnam // Viet Cong / Ap Bac - 1963
Sub-collection: Captured FlagsVietnam // Viet Cong / Propaganda and Moral Flag
Little is known about the history of this Viet Cong flag. It was acquired as a GI bringback through private purchase in 2007. It is stated to be a flag that was to a US Army adviser by a South Vietnamese soldier.
Sales description
This is the biggest flag so far- 36"x28" Traded to an Army adviser by an So VNese soldier. John Paul Vann would have said that they were 2 brothers one ARVN, one VC making money off the Americans. This is the most likely to be a real VC flag made by real VC not Northerners in the VC ranks. Also b/c of the size, he has this sandwiched between a pc of 3/8"plywood and 1/8"plexiglas. It weighs a ton
ZFC Collectible Flag
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Hoist & Fly | |
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| Width of Hoist | 29 |
| Length of Fly | 36 |
Stars | |
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| Comments on Star Measurements | One golden yellow star, centered, one point up |
| Size of Stars | 8 |
Stripes | |
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| Width of 1st Stripe | 13.25 |
| Width of 3rd Stripe | 13.25 |
| Width of Last Stripe | 15.75 |
Frame | |
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| Is it framed? | yes |
Stars | |
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| Number of Stars | 1 |
| How are the stars embeded? | Sewn |
| Are there stars on obverse? | yes |
| Are there stars on reverse? | yes |
Stripes | |
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| Number of Stripes | 2 |
| Color of Top Stripe | Red |
| Color of Bottom Stripe | Blue |
| Has a Blood Stripe? | no |
Crest/Emblem | |
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| Description of Crest/Emblem | One golden yellow star, centered, one point up |
Fabric | |
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| Fabric | Cotton |
Stitching | |
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| Stitching | Machine |
Thread | |
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| Type of Thread | needs analysis |
| Thread Material | needs analysis |
Weave | |
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| Type of Weave | Plain |
Attachment | |
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| Method of Attachment | NONE |
Applica | |
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| Applique Sides | Single Faced = Mirror Image Reverse |
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 | Good |
| Damage | Usedworn, soiled, frayed on edges |
| Displayable | yes |
Date | |
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| Date | 1963 |