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48 STARS, SILK, G.A.R. OVERPRINT WITH GILDING, U.S. GRANT POST, MAINE |
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| Frame Size (H x L): |
34.5" x 48.5" |
| Flag Size (H x L): |
32" x 46" |
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| Description....: |
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| 48 STARS, SILK, G.A.R. OVERPRINT WITH GILDING, U.S. GRANT POST, MAINE:
48 star silk American parade flag with very unusual GAR (Grand Army of the Republic) overprint. The designation reads: "In Memorium, U.S. Grant Post No. 143, G.A.R" in metallic gold characters with black highlights. Grant Post #143 was in Biddeford, Maine, York County. The silk fabric is very unusual for GAR post parade flags, but it is the 2-color overprinted lettering that is extremely rare. The fat, starfish-shaped stars are arranged in the official rectilinear pattern.
The 47th and 48th states, New Mexico and Arizona, were added on January 6th and February 14th, 1912.
Mounting: The price of the flag includes proper mounting. The flag has been stitched to 100% cotton and mounted over an acid-free strainer. For an additional charge it can be encased in an acrylic museum box that has a U.V. protective front.
Condition: Excellent. No significant condition issues. |
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| Collector Level: |
Intermediate-Level Collectors and Special Gifts |
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| Flag Type: |
Parade flag |
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| Star Count: |
48 |
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| Earliest Date of Origin: |
1912 |
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| Latest Date of Origin: |
1920 |
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| State/Affiliation: |
Maine |
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| War Association: |
1861-1865 Civil War |
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| Price: |
No |
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