U.S. 48 Flag - Dettra, WWII
This is a 48 star, cotton, US flag made with printed stars, and hand sewn stripes. It was made by the Dettra Flag Co. of Oaks, PA. Labeled "Stantest" it was Dettra's most economical US flag. It was part of Dettra's moderately priced home flag kits. Stantest bunting was introduced in the 1920's and was used until the 1950's. Bunting was discontinued as a result of the addition of the 49th star in 1959.

This flag has been dated 1942-1945 because of the presence of distinctive wartime grommets. This fact clearly identifies the flag as having been produced for the home front market. These flags played an important role in civilian morale.

John Dettra, founded the Dettra Flag Company in 1902 until the acquisition by Annin & Company (the nations oldest and largest flag company), in 1998. Dettra made Stantest bunting for over three decades and while they are not uncommon, pristine examples with wartime grommets (like this example) are extremely rare.

ZFC Noteworthy

Provenance:
• Made by the Dettra Flag Co., Oaks, PA, 1942-1945.
• Purchased by the ZFC at Fool's Gold, San Juan Batiste, CA, 2010.

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