Obverse
ZFC1275
China //Hong Kong / Special Admin. Region
Sub-collection: ChinaThus is the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region flag of the Peoples Republic of China. The stylized bauhinia (orchid tree) flower represents the people of Hong Kong. The five red stars, taken from the flag of China, state that the territory is an inseparable part of China.
Quoted from the World Encyclopedia of Flags,
ISBN 07548 01675
Gift of Ms. Cai in Harbin, China
ZFC Collectible Flag
Hoist & Fly | |
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| Width of Hoist | 78 |
| Length of Fly | 50 |
Stripes | |
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| Size of Hoist | 2.75 |
Stars | |
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| Number of Stars | 5 |
| How are the stars embeded? | Sewn |
| Are there stars on obverse? | yes |
| Are there stars on reverse? | yes |
Stripes | |
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| Color of Top Stripe | No Color |
| Color of Bottom Stripe | No Color |
| Has a Blood Stripe? | no |
Crest/Emblem | |
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| Description of Crest/Emblem | Flower |
Fabric | |
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| Fabric | Polyester |
Stitching | |
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| Stitching | Machine |
Thread | |
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| Type of Thread | needs analysis |
| Thread Material | Cotton |
Weave | |
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| Type of Weave | Plain |
Attachment | |
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| Comments on Method of Attachmen | And ties |
| Method of Attachment | Sleeve |
Applica | |
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| Applique Sides | Single Faced = Mirror Image Reverse |
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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Condition | |
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| Condition | Excellent |
| Damage | New |
| Displayable | yes |
Date | |
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| Date | 1999 |