Description
ARTIFACT:
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WWI United States Navy Ship French Flag for flying when entering a foreign port. This large ensign is 5' x 8' and named in old ink to "L. B. Preston"
VINTAGE:Circa WWI
SIZE:Approximately 5' x 8'
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Wool, cotton batting, zinc grommets
ATTACHMENT:Zinc grommets
MARKINGS:"L. B. PRESTON", "FRANCE 5 X 8 G" "8 x 5 H"
ITEM NOTES:This is from a US Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VBGX15 LADEX6/15 psAEJX9/16 SeVAIEX6/17
CONDITION:7 (Very Fine): Ensign shows moderate wear and age discoloration, light soiling and moth nips.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.