Unique WWI-1920s US Air Service (USAS) 11th Aero Squadron Parade Flag
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Unique WWI-1920s US Air Service (USAS) 11th Aero Squadron Parade Flag

Code: z99afpg90011aer


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ARTIFACT: This is a unique framed parade flag for the United States Air Service 11th Aero Squadron, either used for welcoming World War I troops home or used in a subsequent 11th reunion. The flag features the squadron 's mascot, "Mr. Jiggs", smoking a cigarette and casually carrying a missile under his arm. George McManus, an officer of the 11th, created the Mr. Jiggs cartoon character.

VINTAGE: Circa World War I - 1920s.

SIZE: Flag: approximately 16-3/4" in width and 11-1/4" in height (frame is 20-3/8" by 14-5/8").

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Cotton/silk, glass, wood, paper backing, metal hardware.

ATTACHMENT: Hangers on frame.

MARKINGS: Framer tags.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a United States Army Air Forces collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. CON-JMB50-AEJ11 LAAEJX8/11 RETCON3/13

CONDITION: 7 (Very Fine): The flag has been well preserved with minor fading, some small areas of discoloration (most noticeable one is over the word "11th") and no rips.

GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.