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This is a nice World War II era United States ship's ensign for entry into a Chinese port. The flag was made in the United States by Annin and is a representation of the Chinese flag.
VINTAGE:Circa World War II.
SIZE:Approximately 2-1/2' by 4'.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Sturdy cotton, muslin piecing, canvas edging, metal eyelets.
ATTACHMENT:Two metal eyelets.
MARKINGS:ANNIN THE NAME GUARANTEES QUALITY DEFIANCE REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. TWO PLY MOTH-PROOF GUARANTEED DEFIANCE FAST COLORS 2 ½ x 4.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBJX12 LAGEX3/12 SAEJX12/14
CONDITION:7+ (Very Fine+): The flag has a few small spots of residue in one area on one side only (see photo).
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.