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Spanish-American War-era US Navy flag, dated 1887, rare.

Currency:USD Category:Artifacts Start Price:800.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
Spanish-American War-era US Navy flag, dated 1887, rare.
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Spanish-American War-era US Navy flag, dated 1887, rare. 485 grams, 45" x 79". Historic flags are in high demand, especially in mint condition like this one, officially known as a "naval ensign," with brass grommets marked "Pat'd Aug. 28, 1884 N&O" and stenciled along the canton with US ENSIGN NO.6 NAVY YARD NEW YORK DEC 19, 1887, all its parts separately sewn (nice stitching), no stains or rips but with one small hole in the blue field.