World War 2 American Flag

This gave way to Utah’s 1896 acceptance. Due to the Spanish-American War (1898) and Teddy Roosevelt’s famous world tour of the “White Fleet” (launched in 1907), the tenure of the 45 ...

Antique Historic American Blue Star Flag, circa 1917, a World War I flag honoring a family member in service.

13 hand-sewn stars In A 3-2-3-2-3 pattern on an antique American flag of the 1876 Centennial era, possibly a U.S.

The flag has a wide hoist binding, made of heavy cotton twill, with 2 brass grommets, placed in the extreme corners.

This is a very rare trait. Some flag historians refer to this as the “blood stripe” or the “war stripe”, suggesting the flag was sometimes constructed in this manner when the nation...

Antique historic American double blue star flag, circa 1917, a World War I flag honoring two family members in service.

This gave way to Utah’s 1896 acceptance. Due to the Spanish-American War (1898) and Teddy Roosevelt’s famous world tour of the “White Fleet” (launched in 1907), the tenure of the 45 ...

15 Star antique American flag with an extremely rare “circle-star” version of the great star pattern and a complement of 13 stripes; made during the 1st quarter of the 20th century t...

13 star antique American parade flag, with a 3-2-3-2-3 configuration of stars, an extremely scarce and unusually large variety, made circa 1876-1899: 13 star American national par...

With an elongated breadth to fill the horizontal canton and a turkey-style head, the graphic impact has exceptional value in the world of Americana. Since eagles are both very desira...

45 STARS ON AN ANTIQUE AMERICAN AMERICAN FLAG IN AN EXTREMELY SMALL SCALE AMONG EXAMPLES OF THE PERIOD WITH PIECED-AND-SEWN CONSTRUCTION, 1896-1907, SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR ERA, REFLECT...

OF PHILADELPHIA FOR THE 1876 CENTENNIAL INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION; THE ONLY ONE OF ITS KIND AND ONE OF ONLY A TINY HANDFUL THAT SURVIVE FROM THE 19TH CENTURY IN THIS RARE DESIGN: ...

Bridgman Antiques, Inc.: As an advisor to top museums and collectors alike, Jeff Bridgman is the world's leading expert and source for antique American flags and political textiles.

For this reason, 37 was the official star count for the American flag in 1876. Flag-making was a competitive venture, however, and few flag-makers would have been continuing to produ...

38 Stars in a Notched, Crosshatch Pattern on an Antique American Flag Made by The U.S. Bunting Company in Lowell, Massachusetts, 1876-1889, Colorado Statehood: 38 star American ...

35 SINGLE-APPLIQUÉD STARS ON A CIVIL WAR PERIOD FLAG, SIGNED BY A SURGEON FROM SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK WHO SERVED WITH THE 29TH NEW YORK STATE MILITIA, WHICH MUSTERED OUT ON JUNE ...

In New York city, in a rare, small size among known flags with sewn construction, 1861-1876 era, probably designed for use as a camp colors or in some other military function: 13...

Two of the earliest illustrations of 13 star flags, one French, printed in 1781 and one German, printed in 1782, show the stars in a 3x4 rectangle with a single star below it and a f...

38 STARS IN A NOTCHED, CROSSHATCH PATTERN ON AN ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG MADE BY THE U.S. BUNTING COMPANY IN LOWELL, MASSACHUSETTS, 1876-1889, COLORADO STATEHOOD; EX-WHITNEY SMITH COLLE...

22 STARS, A SOUTHERN-EXCLUSIONARY FLAG, WITH AN ODDLY PLACED LINEAL STAR FIELD AND LARGE, HAND-MADE RED WOOLEN TASSELS ON A RED WOOLEN CORD, PROBABLY MADE BETWEEN 1863 AND 1864: H...

Whatever the case may be, this particular variety remains undocumented in any text, but a remarkable postcard exists, dating sometime between the 1900 and the 1920's, which features ...

Along this is an inked stencil that reads: "Hawaiian Islands" followed by "2 X 3 ft." to indicate size. Unique among known examples, the flag is akin to a small group of American and...

The fuel that lit the fire for most states to design a flag was their desire to participate in Worlds Fairs.

Two of the earliest illustrations of 13 star flags, one French, printed in 1781 and one German, printed in 1782, show the stars in a 3x4 rectangle with a single star below it and a ...

Due to the Spanish-American War (1898) and Teddy Roosevelt’s famous world tour of the “White Fleet” (launched in 1907), this was an extremely patriotic period.

This flag, with its blue-over-white bars at the fly end, remained official until 20 years after the Civil War ended.

EXTREMELY RARE, PATRIOTIC, SILK KERCHIEF OF THE CIVIL WAR PERIOD, MADE IN LONDON FOR THE AMERICAN MARKET IN 1861 BY FOSTER & PORTER, WITH IMAGERY THAT CENTERS ON A SMOKING CANNON, BE...

Use as a Naval signal had been the primary reason for the initial creation of an American national flag in the first place, in 1777, but since there was no official star design, ...

45 STARS ON THE SMALLEST PIECED-AND-SEWN, WOOL BUNTING, COMMERCIALLY MANUFACTURED FLAG THAT I HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED, FLOWN AT AN INN IN OREGON DURING THE PATRIOTISM THAT SURROUNDED T...

Frame Size (H x L): 45" x 66" Flag Size (H x L): flag: 29" x 54.5" Pennant: 2" x 49.5"

Two of the earliest illustrations of 13 star flags, one French, printed in 1781 and one German, printed in 1782, show the stars in a 3x4 rectangle with a single star below it and a f...

The fuel that lit the fire for most states to design a flag was their desire to participate in Worlds Fairs.

This is an original color World War II propaganda poster, with the art completed by Georges Schreiber.

Unknown to the Marines at the time, another victory of sorts had been achieved in that they had unknowingly killed the first Japanese Flag Officer in World War 2. Rear Admiral Kunimo...

NAVY SMALL BOAT ENSIGN, MADE AT MARE ISLAND, CALIFORNIA DURING WWII, SIGNED AND DATED MARCH, 1941: 48 star American national flag, made during World War II and signed along the re...

Presented is an original “God Bless America” banner, dating to World War I. The pointed gonfalon banner is patriotically printed in red and blue.

Bridgman Antiques, Inc.: As an advisor to top museums and collectors alike, Jeff Bridgman is the world's leading expert and source for antique American flags and political textiles.

Flown during both times of peace and war, the only time the pennant is not flown is if a flag officer or civilian official is aboard and replaces it with their own flag.

13 STARS WITH SCATTERED POSITIONING IN A 3-2-3-2-3 CONFIGURATION, A PRIVATE NAUTICAL ENSIGN, CA 1876-1895: 13 star American national flag, made during the last quarter the 19th ce...

The period of use of the 45 star flag did include the Spanish-American War, and sizes did vary, regardless of regulations, especially early-on.

Original vintage travel advertising poster for the Deutsche Zeppelin Reederei (German Zeppelin Transport Company / DZR): Two days to North America! En 2 jours vers l'Amerique du Nord...

With an elongated breadth to fill the horizontal canton and a turkey-style head, the graphic impact has exceptional value in the world of Americana. Since eagles are both very desira...

The text “The Spirit of America” is printed at top left, behind the fly end of the billowing American flag.

Bridgman Antiques, Inc.: As an advisor to top museums and collectors alike, Jeff Bridgman is the world's leading expert and source for antique American flags and political textile...

The defense armament in pre-World War II days caused a shortage of metal, especially brass and copper used in most bells made by government contract.

The quote is from Roosevelt’s signing of the Executive Order that created the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, the only all Japanese unit during World War II. The poster is surmounted w...

Keep ‘Em Flying Is Our Battle Cry is a 1942 World War II patriotic American propaganda poster by artist team Dan V.

Madaus' knowledge of Civil War flags was expansive, as was his access to government collections across America.

Due to the Spanish-American War (1898) and Teddy Roosevelt’s famous world tour of the “White Fleet” (launched in 1907), this was an extremely patriotic period.

The dramatic scope of World War II called for a surge in American factory production.

The stars are arranged in the 3-2-3-2-3 configuration, which is the most common design in 19th century flags with 13 stars.

The stars are arranged in the 3-2-3-2-3 configuration, which is the most common design in 19th century flags with 13 stars.

Until the advent of the Cold War in the 1950s, America traditionally maintained a relatively small standing army.

Blashfield design an illustration for use on a certificate that would be presented to every veteran wounded in action during the recent World War. This design was later authorized fo...

NAVY SMALL BOAT ENSIGN WITH AN ATTRACTIVE, ELONGATED FORMAT, MADE AT MARE ISLAND, CALIFORNIA DURING WWII, SIGNED AND DATED JULY, 1943: 48 star American national flag, made during ...

Bridgman Antiques, Inc.: As an advisor to top museums and collectors alike, Jeff Bridgman is the world's leading expert and source for antique American flags and political textiles.

This Great framed Folk Art sham with 48star flag and ship ribbons is a great patriotic item. The top left corner as well as the bottom right corner are scraps of a 48 star linen flag...

"RALLY FREEMEN! …COME ONE! COME ALL! AND SHOW YOUR LOVE FOR THE BEST COUNTRY ON THE FACE OF THE EARTH." A CIVIL WAR RECRUITMENT BROADSIDE FOR THE UNION LEAGUE OF PHILADELPHIA, COMPAN...

Presented is a stunning textile banner from the first World War, dating to 1918. The square tan cotton cloth is embroidered with two crossed flags, the Royal Indian Marine Ensign and...