National Treasures - Grand Luminaires

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NATIONAL TREASURES
Unites States Grand Luminary Flags
E Pluribus Unum - The Many are One
ZFC0604 13 Star U.S. Flag - Great Star in Glory. Grand Luminary design, Revolutionary & Early Federal Period. The design form the crest of the Great Seal of the United States. Read more ZFC0420 16 Star U.S. Grand Luminary “Peoples Flag,” for the admission of Tennessee, 1796 to 1808. Read more
ZFC0422 21 Star U.S. “Grand Luminary” Flag, for the admission of Illinois, 1818 – 1819. This rare flag contains seven white and six red stripes. Read more ZFC0696 26 Star U.S. “Grand Luminary” flag for the admission of Michigan, large maritime or institutional flag, 1837 to 1845. Read more
ZFC0606 26 Star U.S. “Grand Luminary” Flag - “Gildersleeve Meteor Flag,” 1837 – 1845. Read more
ZFC0634 26 Star U.S. “Grand Luminary” printed parade flag commemorating the addition of Michigan to the Union, 1837. Read more ZFC0607 26 Star U.S. “Grand Luminary” printed parade flag commemorating the addition of Michigan to the Union, 1837. Read more
ZFC1444 28 Star U.S. “Grand Luminary” National Color, 4th Louisiana Militia, 1845 -1846. Read more ZFC0585 31 Stars U.S. “Grand Luminary” Flag Commemorating California's Admission into the Union, September 9, 1850, note the 14 red and white stripes. Read more
ZFC2512 16 Star U.S. “Grand Luminary” Northern Abolitionist Exclusionary Flag, 1850 -1858. Read more
ZFC1241 34 Star U.S. “Grand Luminary” Flag used in President Lincoln’s Funeral, Albany, NY, 1865. Read more ZFC0005 34 Star U.S. “Grand Luminary” Parade Flag, 1863 – 1865. Read more
ZFC0699 35 Star U.S. Flag - Grand Luminary “Hidden Star,” 1863 -1865. This flag is likely a conversion, note the infantry blue fringe, likely for militia use. Read more ZFC0617 36 Star U.S. “Grand Luminary” Flag - President Abraham Lincoln Mourning Flag, 1865. This flag was used again to mourn President John F, Kennedy. Read more
ZFC1423 38 Star U.S. “Grand Luminary” Flag used to commemorate Colorado’s admission into the Union, 1876. The last mass produced traditional Grand Luminary flag. Read more
ZFC2276 48 Star U.S. “Grand Luminary” Flag, 1898. This is an anticipatory flag with a single ring and vernacular construction. Read more ZFC0635 48 Star U.S. “Grand Luminary” Whipple Flag, “Peace Flag”, 1912. Read more
ZFC0705 48 Star Grand Luminary American Whipple “Peace Pennant”, 1912. Read more