The 48-star flag was used for 47 years, second only to the 50-star flag in tenure. It was created in 1912 after statehood was granted to New Mexico and Arizona. It ushered the rigid rectilinear 6 rows of 8 stars each and served the nation during two World Wars, The Great Depression and the beginnings of the Cold War.
Because of its long and diverse usage a large number of these flags were accessioned to the Star Spangled Banner Flag House (SSBFH) in Baltimore, MD.� Presented here in this Grouping is a wide array of 48 star flags ranging in size from the hand-waver to the huge.
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Star Spangled Banner Flag House & Museum - 20th Century 48 Star Flags Grouping
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ZFC0157 | U.S. flag, 48 stars, 1912-1920. | Star Spangled Banner Flag House |
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ZFC0063 | U.S. 48 stars - Children of American Revolution. | Star Spangled Banner Flag House |
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ZFC0079 | United States // 48-Star Flag | Star Spangled Banner Flag House |
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ZFC0102 | U.S. 48 Star Flag - Circa 1940s. | Star Spangled Banner Flag House |
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ZFC0101 | U.S. 48 Star Flag - Circa 1940s. | Star Spangled Banner Flag House |
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ZFC0070 | United States // 48 stars / ceremonial | Star Spangled Banner Flag House |
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ZFC0179 | 48 Star U.S. Flag - "The Last 48" | Star Spangled Banner Flag House |
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ZFC0071 | United States // 48 Star / Rayon OD H&G | Star Spangled Banner Flag House |
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ZFC0069 | United States 48 Star Flag | Star Spangled Banner Flag House |
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ZFC0080 | United States // 48 stars / school flag | Star Spangled Banner Flag House |
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ZFC0097 | United States // 48 stars | Star Spangled Banner Flag House |
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ZFC0098 | United States // 48 stars | Star Spangled Banner Flag House |
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ZFC0099 | United States // 48 stars | Star Spangled Banner Flag House |
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ZFC1095 | United States // 48 stars | Star Spangled Banner Flag House |
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ZFC1096 | United States // 48 stars | Star Spangled Banner Flag House |
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ZFC1097 | United States // 48 stars | Star Spangled Banner Flag House |
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ZFC1098 | United States // 48 stars | Star Spangled Banner Flag House |
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ZFC1101 | United States // 48 stars | Star Spangled Banner Flag House |
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ZFC1103 | United States // 48 stars / ceremonial | Star Spangled Banner Flag House |
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ZFC0067 | United States // 48 stars / American Legion | Star Spangled Banner Flag House |
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ZFC0033 | U.S. 48 Star Flag - Internment Flag. | Star Spangled Banner Flag House |
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ZFC0037 | U.S. 48 Star Flag. | Star Spangled Banner Flag House |
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ZFC0141 | U.S. flag, 48 stars. | Star Spangled Banner Flag House |
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ZFC0103 | U.S. 48 Star Flag. | Star Spangled Banner Flag House |
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ZFC0104 | U.S. 48 Star Flag. | Star Spangled Banner Flag House |
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ZFC0106 | U.S. 48 Star Flag. | Star Spangled Banner Flag House |
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ZFC0107 | U.S. 48 Star Flag - SSBFH. | Star Spangled Banner Flag House |
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ZFC0110 | 48 Star U.S. Flag - Rose Freter. | Star Spangled Banner Flag House |
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ZFC0113 | U.S. 48 Star Flag. | Star Spangled Banner Flag House |
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ZFC0100 | U.S. 48 Star Flag. | Star Spangled Banner Flag House |
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ZFC0159 | U.S. flag, 48 stars. | Star Spangled Banner Flag House |
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ZFC0161 | U.S. flag, 48 stars. | Star Spangled Banner Flag House |
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ZFC0185 | U.S. flag, 48 stars. | Star Spangled Banner Flag House |
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ZFC0186 | U.S. flag, 48 stars. | Star Spangled Banner Flag House |
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ZFC0187 | U.S. flag, 48 stars. | Star Spangled Banner Flag House |
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ZFC0189 | U.S. flag, 48 stars. | Star Spangled Banner Flag House |
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ZFC0190 | U.S. flag, 48 stars. | Star Spangled Banner Flag House |
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ZFC0191 | U.S. flag, 48 stars. | Star Spangled Banner Flag House |
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ZFC0188 | U.S. flag, 48 stars / Arizona | Star Spangled Banner Flag House |