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CANTON
ZFC0817
United States // 48 Star // Storm-Interment Flag
Sub-collection: U.S. MilitaryUnited States //48-STARS CASKET FLAG OR STORM FLAG.
Most likely from the1941-1945 era, these flags were used from 1912 until 1959, with the greatest period of use being during WWII.
MARKED ON OBVERSE UPPER HOIST HEADER "5 X 9.5" MADE BY STANDARD FLAG MFG. CO. 716 CHESTNUT ST., PHILA., PA."
ZFC Noteworthy Flag
No description
Hoist & Fly | |
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| Width of Hoist | 58.5 |
| Length of Fly | 114 |
Union/Canton | |
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| Width of Union/Canton | 31.5 |
| Length of Union/Canton | 44 |
Stars | |
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| Comments on Star Measurements | 8-8-8-8-8-8. |
| Size of Stars | 3.75 |
Stripes | |
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| Width of 1st Stripe | 5 |
| Width of 3rd Stripe | 5 |
| Width of 8th Stripe | 4.5 |
| Width of Last Stripe | 5 |
| Size of Hoist | 2 |
Stars | |
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| Number of Stars | 48 |
| Are there stars on obverse? | yes |
| Are there stars on reverse? | yes |
Stripes | |
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| Number of Stripes | 13 |
| Color of Top Stripe | Red |
| Color of Bottom Stripe | Red |
| Has a Blood Stripe? | no |
Crest/Emblem | |
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| Description of Crest/Emblem | UNITED STATES// 48 STARS//. |
Fabric | |
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| Fabric | Wool |
| Comments on Fabric | Bunting |
Stitching | |
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| Stitching | Machine |
Attachment | |
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| Comments on Method of Attachmen | GOVERNMENT HEADER. |
| Method of Attachment | Grommets |
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 | TINY SCATTERED HOLES. |
| Displayable | yes |
Date | |
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| Date | 1946-59 |