ehines42 Posted July 3, 2019 Share #1 Posted July 3, 2019 I've been looking for an 48 star flag from the 30's or 40's but I'm not sure how to determine the age of a flag I am looking at. Does anyone have any helpful advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Jerry Posted July 3, 2019 Share #2 Posted July 3, 2019 there is a long answer and a short answer- I guess this is a bit of both: If you find a "staggered" 48 star pattern you know that it is from 1912-1920s era. Otherwise I look for things like manufacture markings, and try and date from there. Also I tend to think of bronze grommets being earlier, then zinc and brass- but not a solid way to date. I also like sewn stars and wool bunting as being earlier. Of course you can also find the US Naval ensigns which are actually dated- but more expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdurbinmas Posted July 3, 2019 Share #3 Posted July 3, 2019 What type of 48 star flags are you trying to find? Army? Navy? Fringed? What size? Thom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehines42 Posted July 4, 2019 Author Share #4 Posted July 4, 2019 Is this a period maker?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Jerry Posted July 6, 2019 Share #5 Posted July 6, 2019 I have not seen that tag before, but the maker did make them in the 40-50s. I kind of like the "commando" name, that makes me think more WWII era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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