During the 19th century, sewn flags (as opposed to those that were printed on cloth) were typically eight feet long and larger. At just three by four feet, its size is absolutely tiny among those with pieced-and-sewn construction. Chief among these is the scale of the flag among counterparts of the period. Army General MacArthur.ģ4 Upside-down, Hand-sewn Stars In A Notched Configuration, On An Antique American Flag Of The Civil War Period, With A Beautiful And Highly Unusual Jacquard Weave Binding, And In A Tiny Scale Among Its Counterparts, Reflects The Addition Of Kansas As The 34th State, 1861-1863ģ4 star American national flag with a number of interesting and desirable features. Their new goal was to seize air superiority over New Guinea and gain back air coverage over the Solomon Sea. The Fifth Air Force was placed under the command of Major General George Kenney in July of 1942. Framed according to archival standards, this pennant symbolizes the collaborative partnership between the United States and Australia during the height of the Second World War in the Pacific Theater.įollowing the swift Japanese conquest of the Philippines and East Indies in late 1941, the remaining servicemen of the United States Army Air Force in the Pacific eventually relocated to Australia, to join other US and Australian units, including the Fifth Air Force, and regroup. Air Corps in Australia.” At the very bottom of the pennant is the U.S. The navy pennant features a printed red outline of the Australian continent with the U.S. Air Corps who were based in Australia and fought alongside members of the Royal Australian Air Force during WWII. Presented is a souvenir felt pennant celebrating the servicemen and women of the U.S. Expertly framed on black linen with an antiqued black wood. Original grommets at left and right of the hoist. Some toning to the white of the flag and along the top hoist. Partially printed and hand-sewn flag construction. Very good condition, considering age and past use. The flag maker, Annin, has sewn in its label, boasting "guaranteed defiance fast colors." Sullivan." "Naugatuck, Conn." is printed along the left and the size "2 x3 FT" is printed along the right. Along the center of the hoist is the printed name of "J.S. The banner retains its original white hoist, with two metal grommets on each side, for ease in display on the ship. Thirteen white stars complete the design of this patriotic piece of WWII and Navy history. This is followed by a sewn yellow strip of contrasting fabric, printed with the word "FIREMEN" in blue. A large "WELCOME" is resist dyed at center, in big white letters. The flag's field is dyed a rich navy blue, with a resist dyed white stripe and a sewn red stripe at both top and bottom. The banner is partially printed and has sewn elements. This is a beautifully preserved WWII Navy aircraft carrier banner, emblazoned with a welcome for the ship's firemen.
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