OBVERSE 2
OBVERSE 1
DETAIL
ZFC0785
U.S. Coast Guard Ceremonial Color, 1964 - Present.
Sub-collection: U.S. Novelty FlagsU.S. Coast Guard Ceremonial Color, 1964 - Present.
The current design, which was approved on January 28, 1964. Prior to 1962 it was called the Standard. It is based on earlier design dating from the WWI era.
The flag of the United States Coast Guard is reserved for display purposes and is carried by an honor guard on ceremonial occasions it is never flown on a free standing flagpole at Coast Guard stations.
This flag appears to be a novelty-souvenir replica. It is most likely that this flag was printed in Taiwan
Hoist & Fly | |
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| Width of Hoist | 34.5 |
| Length of Fly | 61 |
Stripes | |
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| Size of Hoist | 1.25 |
Frame | |
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| Is it framed? | no |
Stars | |
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| Are there stars on obverse? | no |
| Are there stars on reverse? | no |
Stripes | |
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| Has a Blood Stripe? | no |
Crest/Emblem | |
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| Description of Crest/Emblem | "UNITED STATES COAST GUARD". "SEMPER PARATUS 1790 (ALWAYS PREPARE?)" |
Nationality | |
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| Nation Represented | United States |
Fabric | |
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| Fabric | Polyester |
Stitching | |
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| Stitching | Machine |
Attachment | |
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| Method of Attachment | Grommets |
Documentation | |
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| Documents |
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
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| Drawings |
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
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| Research Documents |
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
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| Public Copy & Signs |
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
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Condition | |
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| Condition | Excellent |
| Displayable | yes |