Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice World War Two Era 48 Star American Flag, in a nice displayable 3 x 5 FT. size. The flag body is of multi-piece construction, with each stripe a separate piece of fabric. It looks to be made of cotton or linen bunting, with a heavy canvas header bearing sturdy brass grommets on the ends. The stars are printed onto both sides of the blue canton. Over the size the flag header is maker-marked VALLEY FORGE FLAG CO.

Valley Forge Flag Company was founded in 1882, and remains a family-owned business to this day. Steeped in history, the company began as a burlap sack business, and then moved on to World War I surplus, including American flags. With increasing demand the company opened a small sewing factory in Spring City, PA in 1932. The opening of this factory was the beginning of the Valley Forge Flag brand. We have had other fine flags by this company, and they were a known maker of many types of WWII Flags.

The flag has a great service-worn look with a repair near the end, some tearing holes and staining. This example would look fantastic in a frame!

The flag has the usual age toning, so the white is now somewhat beige. Very nice example, ready to be properly displayed!

The general rule of thumb is that cotton flags were issued during WWII and nylon flags were issued during the Korean War. Flags made prior to WWII were made of a wool blend. This flag is made from multiple pieces of fabric, with sewn on white stars and zinc grommets. Condition is very good, with the expected age toning and wear from service, as shown.