Any way to tell if this is a wartime flag? The seller thinks it looks like silk and has brass hooks. Listed as 74x50 inches. What would a flag this big be for? Any info is much appreciated, thanks!
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... "wartime flag? " ...
Hello Joe1944:Originally posted by Joe1944 View Post
IMO, not WW2 based on material, rope,
and look of the machine sewn stitching.
OFW
(below) 7x12 foot example from WAF t=653443
(below-2) online listing... Lot #475, Auction 25 Feb 2012 @ 10:00
http://www.icollector.com/WWII-Japan...Flag_i11872317
"Large Historical WWII Japanese Headquarters Flag, 8-1/2'x12', maker marked and dated,
captured by U.S. Marines on Iwo Jima and then acquired by 1st Lt. Paul H. Wine, U.S. Air
Corps P51 pilot stationed at Central Field, Iwo Jima, as an escort pilot for B29 bombers.
Wine had the flag autographed in the white field by all members of his squadron, B29 crews,
nurses of the 232 General Hospital, and the Red Cross girls at the hospital. Paul Wine retired
in the late 1970s as a Colonel in the U.S. Air Force. He proudly displayed this flag on his garage
door every August 15 (V-J Day). Condition is very good to near fine, of multi-panel construction.
White area is toning somewhat." Estimate: $1,200-$1,800. With a minimum start bid = $600.
Flag sold to the Bahamas for $1,900.00 USD + $332.50
(17.5%) added as a buyer's premium. Pre-auction bid
estimate was $1,200 to $1,800. Auction location was at
16600 Aston Street, Irvine, California, 92606, USA. The
Auctioneer was Carol Watson's Orange Coast Auctions.
Total for this item is listed as $2,232.50 USD. # bids unk. OFW
Last edited by oldflagswanted; 06-13-2013, 06:41 PM.sigpic
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Thanks oldflags, I had some concerns about the rope/stitching too. Just the info I was looking for.
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