48 Star WW1 Gauze Parade Flag
Updated September 26, 2026
| Lot number | 3 |
| Estimate | 25.00 - 40.00 USD |
| Category | Firearms & Militaria |
| Auction | Sale 260929 |
| Date | September 29, 2026 at 10:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Period Americana |
| Location | Boston, Massachusetts |
This vintage 48-star American stick flag represents a classic piece of mid-20th-century Americana, originating from the 1912–1959 era when 48 states comprised the Union, making it particularly resonant with WWII-era collectors and patriotic history enthusiasts. Unbranded and printed on open-weave starched gauze or light muslin fabric, this miniature parade flag features a printed 48-star canton affixed to a simple wooden dowel stick, measuring approximately 4 x 6 inches (flag portion) on a roughly 10–12 inch wood staff. Shows expected signs of age, light fraying along the unhemmed edges, minor curling to the corners, and subtle age toning/fading to the fabric; no major tears, heavy staining, or structural defects observed. See photos for close-up details.
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