Florida - Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

WWII French Liberation Day flag handmade by French citizens and one that was used during parades in appreciation of the American military involvement, see parade day photo. This flag...

WWII French Liberation Day American flag handmade by French citizens that were used during parades in appreciation of the American military involvement. This historical flag is prese...

British Union Flag ("UNION JACK") of the WWI-WWII era. British Union Flag, better known as the "Union Jack," dating sometime between the 19-teens and WWII. British involvement in the First World War began in 1914 and lasted until the Armistice Treaty of November 11th, 1918. British involvement in WWII fell between 1939 and 1945. War drove flag production to massive levels and is the most likely reason for manufacture, especially with regard to examples of a sturdier quality than what is typically encountered. That is the case with this particular flag, which is both heavier than usual and with significant reinforcement at the corners. The purpose here is not necessarily military, but the grade of this textile is definitely utilitarian, made for extended outdoor use and not for indoor decoration. While construction did not change much between the teens and the 1940s, the feel of the textile is more indicative of the earlier portion of this time frame. The flag is made of cotton that has been pieced and joined with machine stitching. Some interesting facts about British flags: No law has ever been passed to make the Union jack the national flag of the United Kingdom. Instead it has become so through precedent. Its first recorded recognition as a national flag came in 1908, when it was stated in Parliament that "the Union Jack should be regarded as the National flag". A more categorical statement was made by the Home Secretary, Sir John Gilmour, in 1933 when he stated that "the Union Jack is the National Flag". It is still officially a flag of the monarch, however, rather than the country. Civilian use of the Union Jack is permitted on land, but non-naval/military use at sea is prohibited. On land, the Union Jack can be flown by any individual or organization on any day they wish. Until very recently, however, government was strictly regulated. Prior to 2007, it could only be flown on government buildings on days certain specified days, such as those marking the birthdays of members of the Royal Family, the wedding anniversary of the Monarch, Commonwealth Day, Accession Day, Coronation Day, The Queen's official birthday, Remembrance Sunday and on the days of the State Opening and prorogation of Parliament. At sea, different rules apply. Prior to 1864, the Red Ensign, White Ensign, and Blue Ensign were all flown by ships of the Royal Navy (RN). In that year, all RN ships were ordered to fly the White Ensign and it became the sole naval flag of the United Kingdom. Until the mid- to late 1960's, the White Ensign was also flown by Canadian, Australian and New Zealand warships. The Blue Ensign was reserved for merchant vessels whose masters are qualified Royal Naval Reserve [RNR] officers and which meet certain other requirements, while the Red Ensign became the British civil ensign. When flown from the bows of RN ships, the Union Jack is the British naval jack...

Our nation’s symbol is presented with its wings spread, perched on a rock ready to attack the aggressive serpent. This artistic and detailed wood carving displays a tremendous tensio...

Our nation’s symbol is presented with its wings spread, perched on a rock ready to attack the aggressive serpent. This artistic and detailed wood carving displays a tremendous tensio...

Authentic replica of a revolutionary era flintlock pistol originally commissioned by Colonial Williamsburg for their re-inactments.