American Flags Forum http://www.usa-flag-site.org/forum/ View and join our American Flag forum. Discuss American flags history, etiquette, disposal, patriotic songs... USA-Flag-Site.org-your American flag forum en Mon, 20 May 2013 03:39:13 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.usa-flag-site.org/forum/images/misc/rss.png American Flags Forum http://www.usa-flag-site.org/forum/ <![CDATA[38 Star 135" X 76" July 4, 1877]]> http://www.usa-flag-site.org/forum/38-star-135-x-76-july-10469.html Mon, 20 May 2013 01:47:37 GMT Attachment 1312 (http://www.usa-flag-site.org/forum/attachments/flag-identification-and-collecting/1312-38-star-135-x-76-july-008.jpg)Attachment 1314... 008.jpg006.jpg003.jpg001.jpg007.jpgI have a 38 star handmade flag 135" X 76" that was flown by JK Brandnor & Bro. General Merchandise store in Waterloo, Wisconsin. It is dated July 4, 1877. It has several old patches and some tears. I would like to hear what the experts on this site can tell me about this flag. Is it rare and what is its value? Ronald Pettus, Athens, AL
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]]> Flag Identification and Collecting killen1940 http://www.usa-flag-site.org/forum/38-star-135-x-76-july-10469.html My updated flag collection http://www.usa-flag-site.org/forum/my-updated-flag-collection-10468.html Sat, 18 May 2013 20:50:51 GMT Flag Friends:

Spring is in the air, flowers are in bloom, and flags are once again starting to sprout from the neighbor's porches.

I haven't been posting all of my finds to the forums (I thought perhaps people were getting tired of the posts), but I just reworked my flag collection website, and did some massive updates to it.

So as we enter Flag Season - here is a look the my flag collection:

My flag collection

Besides, the forum software was scolding me for not participating in the community for awhile. ]]> Flag Identification and Collecting coasterville http://www.usa-flag-site.org/forum/my-updated-flag-collection-10468.html 48 Star Dettra http://www.usa-flag-site.org/forum/48-star-dettra-10467.html Sat, 18 May 2013 15:38:35 GMT Can anyone out there date this 24'' X 36" silk flag by D001.jpg002.jpgettra? Two photos attached.
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]]> American Flag History killen1940 http://www.usa-flag-site.org/forum/48-star-dettra-10467.html pics of my 21 star flag http://www.usa-flag-site.org/forum/pics-of-my-21-star-flag-10466.html Fri, 17 May 2013 14:54:12 GMT this is my flag for sale..its large..11 feet by 5 ft. 6 in....All offers will be considered. anyone who is interested in more info, please feel free... this is my flag for sale..its large..11 feet by 5 ft. 6 in....All offers will be considered. anyone who is interested in more info, please feel free to just ask. the stars are painted and there is some damage that has been repaired. when i had it inspected by a cival war collecter, he said there repairs that have been made are done with the same material that the flag was originally made from, meaning that the repairs are as old as the flag is. flag 1.jpgflag 2.jpgflag 4.jpg
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]]> American Flag Pictures jvalley http://www.usa-flag-site.org/forum/pics-of-my-21-star-flag-10466.html July 4th Flag Display http://www.usa-flag-site.org/forum/july-4th-flag-display-10465.html Thu, 16 May 2013 03:33:58 GMT I am a new member of this forum joining a few hours ago. I love our flag and have been collecting for several years. I have learned a lot in the... I am a new member of this forum joining a few hours ago. I love our flag and have been collecting for several years. I have learned a lot in the couple of hours I have been a member. I did a display of some of my collection last year at our local Veteran's Museum during the week of July 4th and am enclosing a website where you may look at some photos from that display. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...1750096&type=3 I am looking forward to meeting members of this forum. ]]> American Flag History killen1940 http://www.usa-flag-site.org/forum/july-4th-flag-display-10465.html Approximate date of 48 star Valley Forge burial flag http://www.usa-flag-site.org/forum/approximate-date-48-star-valley-forge-10464.html Wed, 15 May 2013 21:48:06 GMT Hello, I recently bought a 48 star Valley Forge burial flag 5x9.5 in excellent condition. I know these flags are common and i have read all the... Hello,

I recently bought a 48 star Valley Forge burial flag 5x9.5 in excellent condition. I know these flags are common and i have read all the post concerning the dating of these flags, however, i still have a couple of questions:

1. My flag has the stamp: Valley Forge Flage Co 5x9.5 Spring City, Penna. Some of these flags have the same stamp except without the "Spring City, Penna. Which one pre-dates the other, and what time period would these stamp flags have been manufactured in?

2. These flags also use brass grommets. Would these flags have been manufactured during the war with brass being a strategic material in short supply?

Thanks,
Ken ]]> Flag Identification and Collecting Kenneth Miner http://www.usa-flag-site.org/forum/approximate-date-48-star-valley-forge-10464.html 25 Star Sea Ensign/Arkansas Statehood http://www.usa-flag-site.org/forum/25-star-sea-ensign-arkansas-statehood-10463.html Wed, 15 May 2013 14:56:46 GMT I just completed this flag. I decided to use a less well known design rather than the standard 5x5 star field. I know very little about the design... I just completed this flag. I decided to use a less well known design rather than the standard 5x5 star field. I know very little about the design itself except that it was described as a "Sea Ensign". I take that to mean it was used on Navy ships. It lasted for only 1 year (possibly less) from 1836 to 1837. The canton runs half the length and I enlarged the central star compared to the drawings where I have seen it depicted. Thinking of tackling the 44 star flag next.

]]> Miscellaneous Flag Discussion CapeFearPirate http://www.usa-flag-site.org/forum/25-star-sea-ensign-arkansas-statehood-10463.html Victory Bunting 48 Star http://www.usa-flag-site.org/forum/victory-bunting-48-star-10462.html Tue, 14 May 2013 19:33:21 GMT This is the other 48 I purchased as of late and would like for you to also see this one. Attachment 1296... This is the other 48 I purchased as of late and would like for you to also see this one.
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The flag has a bit of distress, but these things don't really concern me as flags were ment to be used and this one has deffinetly gotten used.:o
The stars are as you can see printed on what is a really nice blue union and the stripes have maintained there beutiful colors as well.

Again please think outloud as you look at the photos, let me know what you think.

Thanks,
Christoper
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]]> Flag Identification and Collecting Christopher http://www.usa-flag-site.org/forum/victory-bunting-48-star-10462.html Early 48 Star for you pleasure! http://www.usa-flag-site.org/forum/early-48-star-for-you-pleasure-10461.html Tue, 14 May 2013 18:28:16 GMT I purchased this flag with another (which I will also post) the other day and was quit pleased when I recieved it. I will let the pictures do the... I purchased this flag with another (which I will also post) the other day and was quit pleased when I recieved it. I will let the pictures do the talking and please think outloud as you look as the photos and tell me what you think.

Thank You,
Christopher
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]]> Flag Identification and Collecting Christopher http://www.usa-flag-site.org/forum/early-48-star-for-you-pleasure-10461.html Display of American flag and Christian flag in front of a church side by side on equal height poles http://www.usa-flag-site.org/forum/display-american-flag-christian-flag-front-10460.html Tue, 14 May 2013 11:27:53 GMT As seen from the road should the American flag be displayed on the right or left? As seen from the road should the American flag be displayed on the right or left? ]]> US Flag Display burtiswalker http://www.usa-flag-site.org/forum/display-american-flag-christian-flag-front-10460.html Star Orientation http://www.usa-flag-site.org/forum/star-orientation-10459.html Tue, 14 May 2013 00:07:52 GMT I know this is getting into a bit of detail but I am stumped for an explanation and thought I would ask here. Most stars are placed point up... I know this is getting into a bit of detail but I am stumped for an explanation and thought I would ask here.

Most stars are placed point up especially on everything after 1912. I have come across a star pattern that has me puzzled. There is a very rare star pattern for a 25 star flag called a Sea Ensign. I assume it is for Navy vessels. The 25 star flag existed less than a year and I believe the normal star field layout was a 5 x 5 square.


Here is a drawing of the 25 star sea ensign.



I am accepting that this flag probably existed but have no confirmation of that.

Looking at the design, I am puzzled about the way the middle star is oriented at an angle. Is there any reason the star would be oriented like that on purpose? ]]> US Flag Specs and Design CapeFearPirate http://www.usa-flag-site.org/forum/star-orientation-10459.html New Member from UK http://www.usa-flag-site.org/forum/new-member-from-uk-10458.html Thu, 09 May 2013 08:54:44 GMT Hi all, My name is Paul. Lovely forum you have here. I have always been interested in flags and official government icons. This looks like a great... Hi all, My name is Paul. Lovely forum you have here.
I have always been interested in flags and official government icons. This looks like a great place to learn more about them. Thanks for having me! ]]> New Member Introductions Mychichome http://www.usa-flag-site.org/forum/new-member-from-uk-10458.html Identifying a flags age http://www.usa-flag-site.org/forum/identifying-a-flags-age-10457.html Wed, 08 May 2013 11:08:29 GMT How can a collector put an educated guess on a flags date? For instance, I collect 48 star flags and as we all know this is a very wide time period... How can a collector put an educated guess on a flags date? For instance, I collect 48 star flags and as we all know this is a very wide time period in which it was used. How can I put a close date on say a 20's flag or a 50's flag? What are some date give aways, markings, sewing technics used, materials, bunting manufacturers, ect.

Thank you for you answers.
Chris ]]> Flag Identification and Collecting Christopher http://www.usa-flag-site.org/forum/identifying-a-flags-age-10457.html 5 Myths About the American Flag http://www.usa-flag-site.org/forum/5-myths-about-the-american-flag-10456.html Tue, 07 May 2013 21:55:55 GMT We the people love and honor the Stars and Stripes but haven't mastered its whole truth.


by: Marc Leepson

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Read More:
5 Myths About the American Flag, Stars and Stripes History - AARP
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]]> Miscellaneous Flag Discussion csaanv http://www.usa-flag-site.org/forum/5-myths-about-the-american-flag-10456.html 21 star flag with painted stars http://www.usa-flag-site.org/forum/21-star-flag-with-painted-stars-10455.html Tue, 07 May 2013 17:39:04 GMT hello forum members, i have recently come to own a large american flag with 21 stars on it. The stars are hand painted and in the grand star design.... hello forum members, i have recently come to own a large american flag with 21 stars on it. The stars are hand painted and in the grand star design. The middle star is larger than the rest and it has significant damage. One smaller star is also damaged. The rest of the flag has been damaged and repaired in spots. after having the flag inspected, i was told that the repairs were made with the same material that the flag was originally made of, so the repairs are just as old as the flag itself. The flag has faint writing on it that say 1860..the rest of the writing can not be read with any certainty. I know that a flag this rare can attract several thousand dollars but i am not asking for top $. The flag is not framed and although it is very large(11 feet long) it can be folded back shorter and still appear accurate in size. If anyone is interested in this once in a lifetime buy of if you know of someone who may be curious about this flag than feel free to respond via forum or email at jvalley1977@gmail.com
thank you everyone
J valley ]]> New Member Introductions jvalley http://www.usa-flag-site.org/forum/21-star-flag-with-painted-stars-10455.html