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Vietnam // Viet Cong / Gia Dinh - 1967
Sub-collection: Captured FlagsVietnam // Viet Cong / GIA Dinh - 1967
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 obtained in Vietnam by Eugene Wilson, and author of Vietnam War memorabilia guides.
However, ever 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
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Hoist & Fly | |
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| Width of Hoist | 18 |
| Length of Fly | 26 |
Stars | |
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| Comments on Star Measurements | One golden yellow five point star, centered, one point up. |
| Size of Stars | 9 |
Stripes | |
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| Width of 1st Stripe | 8.5 |
| Width of 3rd Stripe | 8.5 |
| Width of Last Stripe | 9.5 |
| Size of Hoist | 1.5 |
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 five point 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 | Sleeve |
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 | Used, worn & soiled |
| Displayable | yes |
Date | |
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| Date | 1967 |