OBVERSE 1
OBVERSE DETAIL
DETAIL
REVERSE 1
ZFC1004
U.S. WWII, Commemorative Flag.
Sub-collection: U.S. GovermentHoist & Fly | |
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| Width of Hoist | 34.5 |
| Length of Fly | 44 |
Stars | |
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| Comments on Star Measurements | Stars in an arc above central emblem, stand fro the five branches of the armed forces.US MArine Corps, US Army, US Navy, US Air Force, & US Coast Guard. |
| Size of Stars | 2.5 |
Stripes | |
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| Size of Hoist | 2 |
Stars | |
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| Number of Stars | 5 |
| How are the stars embeded? | Dyed |
| Are there stars on obverse? | yes |
| Are there stars on reverse? | yes |
Stripes | |
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| Has a Blood Stripe? | no |
Crest/Emblem | |
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| Description of Crest/Emblem | The device on this flag is the lapel pin presented at the end of World War II to all who served in the armed forces during the war. It was known jokingly as the "ruptured duck" by its recipients. IIRC, the original badge had a stars and stripes design on the circlet. |
Fabric | |
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| Fabric | Nylon |
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 | Oxford |
Attachment | |
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| Method of Attachment | Headings & Grommets |
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 | Excellent |
| Displayable | yes |
Date | |
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| Date | 1991-1995 |