Kurt_E Posted June 10, 2017 Share #1 Posted June 10, 2017 Hi there! Is there any reasonable explanation why Confederate flag is attached to the sleeve of this coat? I've never seen nothing like this before. Somehow I heard 'bout WW2 vets from Georgia and Alabama who did this to their uniform as well. Is this truth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted June 10, 2017 Share #2 Posted June 10, 2017 Looks like a novelty flag from the 60s 1971-720s era to me. How it got there hard to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warguy Posted June 10, 2017 Share #3 Posted June 10, 2017 There is a Confederate Air Force reenactment group if I recall. Maybe added for one of their events? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt_E Posted June 10, 2017 Author Share #4 Posted June 10, 2017 There is a Confederate Air Force reenactment group if I recall. Maybe added for one of their events? I'm getting this coat on Monday so I'll check attentively for any stampings, markings etc to be sure if it's original coat or modern replica. Maybe it has some name on it. And what is the Confederate Air Force? I mean how come? Just why... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcon_ib Posted June 10, 2017 Share #5 Posted June 10, 2017 Confederate Air Force is the old name of the Commemorative Air Force, a group that preserves and flies WW2 warbids all over the US. Nothing to do with the Confederacy, just that the group was founded in Texas in the 50s and the name poked fun at their ragtag beginnings. They changed their name in 2002 and operate over 100 flying aircraft from various locations across the States. Link to their website: http://commemorativeairforce.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwb123 Posted June 11, 2017 Share #6 Posted June 11, 2017 I suggest turning the coat inside out and looking at the stitching of the patches. If the stitching on the inside of Confederate Flag is significantly different, I would say it was a post war add on. Also look to see if the flag has been pressed into the material of the jacket over time. It wouldn't bother me in the least to remove the flag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHS_JPott Posted June 11, 2017 Share #7 Posted June 11, 2017 Looks newer. Wouldnt be suprised if they did that though. A lot of the southern boys today slap on csa patches when they are in country. Nobody saus anything becsuse its a moral thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt_E Posted June 11, 2017 Author Share #8 Posted June 11, 2017 I suggest turning the coat inside out and looking at the stitching of the patches. If the stitching on the inside of Confederate Flag is significantly different, I would say it was a post war add on. Also look to see if the flag has been pressed into the material of the jacket over time. It wouldn't bother me in the least to remove the flag. I'll check the stitchings. As for the flag removal - I hate to see the tracings after the patch is removed. And the traces are always there. If it's removed it would leave a rectangular traces area obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwb123 Posted June 11, 2017 Share #9 Posted June 11, 2017 I'll check the stitchings. As for the flag removal - I hate to see the tracings after the patch is removed. And the traces are always there. If it's removed it would leave a rectangular traces area obviously. On dress uniforms, sometimes that can be mitigated by having it dry cleaned. Of course with older garments you want to be careful with anyou kind of cleaning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt_E Posted June 12, 2017 Author Share #10 Posted June 12, 2017 Finally I grabbed the coat today! Attaching detailed photos of patches and stitchings. Note that Confederate flag is turned upside down - just take a look on central star (it's reversed like a pentagram). Button's back says "Rex Products Corp. New Rochelle, N.Y.". I tried hard to find any stampings or tags or name inscriptions. Result = zero. Coat is very crumpled. How should I iron it? All photos are clickable for enlargement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintageproductions Posted June 12, 2017 Share #11 Posted June 12, 2017 The flag patch looks 1960's construction. Why it's there we will probably never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssggates Posted June 12, 2017 Share #12 Posted June 12, 2017 He could have worn his coat to SCV or UDC events. Hereditary organizations were very popular at the time the patch was probably sewn on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt_E Posted June 12, 2017 Author Share #13 Posted June 12, 2017 I guess I should leave the flag sewn-on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwb123 Posted June 12, 2017 Share #14 Posted June 12, 2017 Well, it is unique. It will make a great conversation starter whenever you show it off. It would be curious to see if photos turn up of such uniforms worn at veteran's events in later years. It's all part of our history, and in this case doubly so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt_E Posted June 12, 2017 Author Share #15 Posted June 12, 2017 I agree that it's unique. For me especially 'cause I've never seen this kind of combination before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstop61 Posted June 12, 2017 Share #16 Posted June 12, 2017 I'm extremely offended on the inclusion of that flag on your uniform. I demand its removal ASAP..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt_E Posted June 13, 2017 Author Share #17 Posted June 13, 2017 I'm extremely offended on the inclusion of that flag on your uniform. I demand its removal ASAP..... I guess that Sherman's March to the Sea made you sleepless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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