hink441 Posted January 31, 2016 Share #1 Posted January 31, 2016 Just acquired these today. A light blue flag with one star with a "Combat Infantry" banner. The banner is hand painted and appears to be on silk. It is very fragile and is torn in areas. The Blue Star flag is a mystery to me. The guidon is complete and is made of wool. There are no tags on either flag or guidon. The Guidon pole has a tape that reads " 21. 26 STARS " Any thoughts on these?? Thanks for looking. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hink441 Posted January 31, 2016 Author Share #2 Posted January 31, 2016 Close up of the hand-painted banner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hink441 Posted January 31, 2016 Author Share #3 Posted January 31, 2016 Guidon pole marks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hink441 Posted January 31, 2016 Author Share #4 Posted January 31, 2016 Last marking on pole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Jerry Posted January 31, 2016 Share #5 Posted January 31, 2016 usually the combat infantry streamer was used on the guidon once a certain number of its members were awarded the CIB. The star flag looks like a generals star flag, but I have not seen light blue before. There maybe a QM tag in the sleeve. The guidon is not an official QM made one, but you do see that often. Hmmmm, a flag mystery - I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hink441 Posted January 31, 2016 Author Share #6 Posted January 31, 2016 I agree, the Infantry guidon appears non-regulation. The large blue flag was removed from the pole and I was unable to locate any tags inside. The lady I bought these from said they came from a local estate sale. I need to ask her for more info. I can't believe I did not ask her!! These were purchased in Chesapeake Va. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hink441 Posted January 31, 2016 Author Share #7 Posted January 31, 2016 The 1st Batt, 2nd Inf saw combat in WW2 and Vietnam. I would think this banner and guidon is from the Vietnam era. Still unsure of the blue flag with the star. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted January 31, 2016 Share #8 Posted January 31, 2016 To me it looks like an AF Generals flag. The Army's general officers used a red back ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hink441 Posted January 31, 2016 Author Share #9 Posted January 31, 2016 FF it does resemble the USAF General's flag. This one is just a lighter shade of blue than the USAF flag. Here is a good shot of the USAF flag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted February 4, 2016 Share #10 Posted February 4, 2016 FF it does resemble the USAF General's flag. This one is just a lighter shade of blue than the USAF flag. Here is a good shot of the USAF flag. image.jpeg Sorry. I meant to say it may be an older version. I know the 80's and beyond have the dark blue background. Were the 50's / 60's the same? I can't find any reference on then older ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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