48 Star Flag WWII Liberation Flag

 

RARE 48 STAR AMERICAN ALLIED LIBERATION FLAG, WWII 1944 ca.

WWII Allied Liberation Flag is a celebratory piece of history likely made by a European civilian who conceivably used it to wave to the American Troops as they welcomed them into the region following Frances’s liberation from German Nazis in 1944.

48 Stars on the American flag represent the state of Arizona, entered into the Union in 1912 and generally used until 1959 when Alaska became the 49th State to join the Union. This enchanting homemade flag conjures up visions of one of the most historical victory celebrations in War II.

Description/Condition

Flag size: 18”x27”
Frame size: 24”x33 ¼”

The flag is made of cotton; canton with 48 cut out stars and the 7 red stripes are constructed on one side of the flag positioned on an 18’x27” off white cotton fabric attached by machine stitching combined to create the folksy features in this American flag.  

Condition is very good for it’s period and use; 3”staining on the bottom left side canton, center of 2cd white stripe, 4th red stripe on the fly and smaller staining throughout; 17 small nail holes with staining left side of the flag where the staff was once attached; fraying on stripes and canton; vintage wood frame painted in a gold color; flag is pressure mounted on pre-washed black cotton fabric, on an acid-free foam backing padded with 100% cotton batting

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Item: 19-510