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| Old Flag | 9/16/2009 |
Q: When we were clearing my parents' house after their death, we found a 48 star flag folded into the ...
A: Anything you wished to use it for. General patriotic use indoors or outdoors. This wasn't by any ...
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| Old Flag | 9/15/2009 |
Q: When we were clearing my parents' house after their death, we found a 48 star flag folded into the ...
A: It's not big enough for a coffin flag. I don't think they ever used printed flags for coffins. I ...
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| two flags a 49 and 48 star | 9/12/2009 |
Q: I have to flags one is a 48 star flag its an 2 x 3 ft. superior brand cotton bunting flag. a little ...
A: 48 star flags were used between 1912 and 1959, a period not so long ago. They were therefore ...
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| 13 star flag | 9/11/2009 |
Q: I was left a thirteen star flag by my Grandfather. It measures 31.5" by 58" approximately. It has ...
A: Though I don't do formal appraisals, if you send me some good photos, including close-ups of the ...
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| flag authority | 9/2/2009 |
Q: When the US president directs our flag to be flown at half-staff, as in honor of Sen. Ted Kennedy, ...
A: My guess is no. The Federal Government tries not to insert itself in the sovereign States, let ...
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| 1870 American Ensign 25 ft. flag | 8/31/2009 |
Q: I have the above Described flag it is stamped patented april 26th 1870 American Ensign and has E.J. ...
A: This was made by the U.S. Bunting Company in Lowell, Mass. I'd imagine that the canton is ...
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| 48 star U.S. | 8/21/2009 |
Q: I just bought a 48 star,cotton?, stamped Defiance. I think it is 5x8. It appears to not be ...
A: Defiance is an Annin brand name. It's the most common brand name from Annin, which incorported in ...
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| 48 star flag | 8/16/2009 |
Q: i have a 48 star flag 21/2x4 made by Defiance in Verona N.J. 100 percent cotton bunting I also have ...
A: 48 star flags were used between 1912 and 1959, a period not so long ago. They were therefore ...
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| 48 and 49 star flags | 8/10/2009 |
Q: I recently found two flags in my grandmothers attic. One is a 49 star 4*6 where the stars seem to ...
A: The stars on the 48 are not hand-sewn, they just look it to you. They would be sewn with a zigzag ...
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| authentic German swastica flag | 8/3/2009 |
Q: I have an authentic flag my great uncle brought back from the war, He and his troop were one of the ...
A: The truth about huge flags is that they are immensely difficult to sell, not matter how great or ...
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| flying the American flag | 8/1/2009 |
Q: Someone on my street is flying their country flag from the middle of their house pointing upward ...
A: When flying on the same pole or next to one-another, the American flag should always be higher. On ...
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| Value of Flag flown at the US Capitol | 7/28/2009 |
Q: I have an Annin & Co. flag that flew over the Capitol of the United States when JFK was in office. ...
A: There are so many flags out there like this. Someone actually ran them up and down the flag pole at ...
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| 31 star flag | 7/20/2009 |
Q: have an old american flag with 31 stars arranged in a circle. do you know what year this is? and ...
A: Your flag dates between 1850 and 1858, assuming that it is not a reproduction. Value depends on a ...
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| World War II Flag Found | 7/11/2009 |
Q: My husband found a flag belonging to his grandfather that was believed to be pulled off a building ...
A: Either sell it on eBay as a German flag or maybe email Ken Boardman at the Antique Center of ...
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| Additional Info on 3 Star Flag | 7/1/2009 |
Q: I thought I might add to my email of yesterday, that around the edges of the flag is a goldish ...
A: The banner hung vertically. Blue stars were replaced with gold if the soldier died, so maybe one ...
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| 3 star flag | 6/30/2009 |
Q: I have a smallish flag that is in a frame, purchased at a flea market. The flag itself is ...
A: This is a son-in-service flag. They were made for families, organizations, businesses, etc. There ...
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| Service Flag | 6/24/2009 |
Q: I Was wondering what does the gold star mean if the blue star represents a soldier serving during a ...
A: O.K., I have an answer for you. I think I agree with flag expert, Nick Artimovich, a friend of ...
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| 37 star flag | 6/21/2009 |
Q: I have a family flag of 37 stars: large star in the middle,surrounded by a circle of 9 stars, ...
A: Your flag would date between 1867 and 1876. Technically it was official until 1877, but would have ...
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| Flags given at funerals | 6/20/2009 |
Q: My grandfather was a WW1 Vet and died Nov 21 1965 why was he given a 48 state flag.
A: Either because they had a lot of 48 star flags in overstock and they wanted to use them up, or maybe ...
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| World War II Flag | 6/17/2009 |
Q: I am contemplating buying a WWII flag for my husband for Father's Day. I talked with the woman who ...
A: At $200 it doesn't much matter. I have 80-some flags on my website and that's cheaper than all of ...
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| flag identification needed | 6/13/2009 |
Q: I just bought a flag 4' X8' that has a red background. The center of the flag has a large white ...
A: That's an easy one, I think. It's the Tennessee state flag. It's an earlier version, as the modern ...
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| Flag Etiqette | 6/12/2009 |
Q: My son is in the Navy and we bought a Navy flag to fly under our National Ensign. When we purchased ...
A: I've did a bit of research and I am not entirely sure. I am a dealer in antique flags, not an ...
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| Service Flag | 6/2/2009 |
Q: I Was wondering what does the gold star mean if the blue star represents a soldier serving during a ...
A: I just wanted to let you know that I am still researching the answer to your question. I was ...
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| US Flag | 5/31/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if you could tell me the value of my US Flag? It's 55" by 110" with 50 stars, Made ...
A: I am sorry, but 48 star flags barely have any value unless there is something highly unusual about ...
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| 48 star print flag | 5/30/2009 |
Q: This flag is 28"x 50" it's has some weathering to it, and it look's like it's made of cotton,it's ...
A: Although you never actually asked any sort of question here, I am going to assume that you want to ...
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| 23 star flag | 5/21/2009 |
Q: I have a 23 star flag. I know that they date from 1820-1822 but have no idea what it may be worth. ...
A: Tammy: There are so few flag experts that I am also the all-experts website "expert". Basically, ...
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| american flag, real or rip off | 5/16/2009 |
Q: I recently purchased an american flag from a fair and can't find it on the internet and now am ...
A: This isn't an American flag, per-say. It is a banner for the Fraternal Order of the Eagles. The ...
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| 48 STAR FLAG FOUND | 4/6/2009 |
Q: Please advise on how much a flag with 48 stars in almost great condition would be worth? Thank You ...
A: $25 to $100, unless there is something very unusual about it. 48 star flag were made between 1912 ...
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| 48 star flag | 4/4/2009 |
Q: my grandfather recently passed and in his possessions was a 48-star flag. we do not know the ...
A: This flag would very likely not be a Navy flag. Without seeing good pictures of it I can't tell you ...
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| 43 star flag | 3/28/2009 |
Q: We have located a flag that has a red border about 12 inches all the way around, with a white center ...
A: This is a son-in-service banner. I expect it is a WWII example versus WWI. There was a star for ...
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| Flag | 3/27/2009 |
Q: We are trying to learn more about a flag that has come down in the family. We believe it has a ...
A: I'd need to see good photos of this in order to help you properly. I own 200 13 star flags, for ...
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| Flag ID | 3/15/2009 |
Q: I have an old us 48 star flag. It is approx on 8 X 11 inch material. Half the material is the us ...
A: This is a blood chit. It would have been carried by a soldier. In case he got captured inside ...
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