Ottoman Empire // National / Toothpick Flag
These small novelty flags were generally used to decorate food. Called “toothpick†flags this assortment is all from before WWI; based on the designs of the flags which ceased to exist after that conflict.
Acquired as a lot
ZFC3672 = Imperial Russia
ZFC3673 = Imperial Japan
ZFC3654 = Ireland (Gold Maiden Harp on Green)
ZFC3655 = Ottoman Empire
ZFC3676 = Spain, merchant flag, 1785-1931
ZFC3677 = USA, 48 star flag
ZFC3678 = USA, 48 star flag
Hoist & Fly | |
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Width of Hoist | 1.5 |
Length of Fly | 1.75 |
Stars | |
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Comments on Star Measurements | Eight point star |
Size of Stars | .5 |
Frame | |
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Is it framed? | no |
Stars | |
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Number of Stars | 1 |
How are the stars embeded? | Dyed |
Are there stars on obverse? | yes |
Are there stars on reverse? | yes |
Comments on Stars | Eight point star |
Crest/Emblem | |
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Description of Crest/Emblem | Crescent & Star |
Fabric | |
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Fabric | Silk |
Attachment | |
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Method of Attachment | Adhesive |
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 |
Displayable | yes |
Date | |
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Date | 1900-1918 |