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ZFC2248
U.S. James Buchannan Plate, 1871-1918.
Sub-collection: Artifacts not flagsU.S. James Buchannan Plate, 1871-1918.
Marked on the reverse "Made in Germany" under the arms of Lorraine within a stylized wreath. Lorraine was a French province until 1871, when after the Franco-Prussian War when it was annexed by Imperial Germany.
It was returned to French control after WWI in 1918. The date for this plate is the 47 year period between 1871 and 1918.
Hoist & Fly | |
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| Width of Hoist | 8.5 |
| Length of Fly | 8.5 |
Frame | |
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| Is it framed? | no |
Stars | |
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| Are there stars on obverse? | no |
| Are there stars on reverse? | no |
| Comments on Stars | Stars are on a transfer which represents two stylized 31 star U.S. flags over the image of President Buchanan. |
| Star Pattern | Stylized horizontal |
Stripes | |
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| Has a Blood Stripe? | no |
Nationality | |
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| Nation Represented | United States |
Fabric | |
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| Fabric | Ceramic |
Attachment | |
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| Method of Attachment | None |
Applica | |
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| Applique Sides | 3-D Artifact |
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 | like new |
| Displayable | yes |
Date | |
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| Date | 1871 to 1918 |