United States. An Army 48 Star Glory-Gloss 55 Flag, By Dettra Flag Company, C.1945 Auction Archive (Taschenmesser)

(Taschenmesser)

LAMOND 1982" on the reverse

with very thin and delicately executed double headed eagles

65mm(w) x 52

maker marked “CD” for the firm of Carl Dillenius

United States. An Army 48 Star Glory-Gloss 55 Flag, By Dettra Flag Company, C.1945 Auction Archive (Taschenmesser)Fabricated from 95% acetate (consisting of spun filaments of cellulose taken from wood pulp; classified as a chemical fiber textile or semi synthetic, acetate is sometimes mixed with silk, wool or cotton to make it stronger) and 5% other fibers called "glory gloss", due to its ability to brighten when light is placed upon it. The flag is composed of thirteen equal horizontal stripes of red alternating with white, all of which are individually stitched