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What did the American flag look like during World War II?

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What did the American flag look like during World War II?
During World War II, the American flag was the 48-star flag used from 1912 (incorporation of New Mexico and Arizona) to 1959 (incorporation of Alaska). The rows and columns of stars were arranged in a regular pattern, unlike the offset rows of the modern American flag. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique American flags from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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48 Star Crocheted Homemade American Flag, WWII Era, 1941-1945
Located in York County, PA
48 star, crocheted, antique american flag of the wwii era (1941-1945), a beautiful, homemade
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Mid-20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Cotton

Original Vintage Poster Czechoslovaks Carry On WWII Soldiers Army Flags War Art
Located in London, GB
image of a soldier holding a rifle gun in front of soldiers and flags against the deep blue background
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Vintage 1940s Czech Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage Poster Dodecanese Liberation Day 9th May 1946 WWII Allied Flags
Located in London, GB
flags of the Allies flying in the background. The ancient group of Greek Dodecanese islands are located
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Vintage 1940s British Posters

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Paper

Vintage WWII U.S. Navy Patriotic Banner, "Welcome Firemen" Flag, circa 1941-1945
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a beautifully preserved WWII Navy aircraft carrier banner, emblazoned with a welcome for
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Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Linen

Original Vintage Poster Free Labor Will Win WWII Home Front Propaganda USA Flag
Located in London, GB
their war effort (during WWI and WWII the US Government associated hard work with freedom and democracy
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Vintage 1940s American Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage WWII Poster Liberated Paris She Does Not Sink Eiffel Tower Flag
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two French liberation poster featuring a large blue, white and red flag
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Vintage 1940s French Posters

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Paper

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