Large Philadelphia Q.M. Depot American Flag with 48 Stars c.1940-1950
$350
ABOUT
World War 2 Era 48 Star American Flag, in a nice displayable 5 feet x 9 1/2 feet. The flag body is of multi-piece construction, with each stripe a separate piece of fabric. It looks to be made of cotton or linen bunting, with a heavy canvas header bearing sturdy steel eyelets on the top and bottom secured by 3 brass rivets each. The stars are separate pieces of cotton, sewn onto both sides of the blue canton. Over the size the flag header is marked with "Philadelphia Q.M. Depot."
- CREATOR Philadelphia Quartermaster Depot.
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DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940-1950.
- MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Linen, Cotton, Steel.
- CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
- DIMENSIONS H 114 in. W 60 in.
HISTORY
The Philadelphia Quartermaster Depot has a long history of manufacturing official U.S. military flags, unit colors, and presidential standards dating back to its origins as the Schuylkill Arsenal in 1799.
