Created by
United States Army Signal Corps, American, founded 1860
Used by
United States Army, American, founded 1775
Date
early 20th century
Medium
thread on fabric and wood
Dimensions
H x W x D: 24 × 17 1/2 × 1 in. (61 × 44.5 × 2.5 cm)
Description
Signal flag on a wooden pole. Singal flag is red and white cut across the diagnol. The red section has three ties that attach the flag to the pole.
Classification
Textiles and Quilts
Type
flags
Topic
Military
World War I
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Alan Laird
Object number
2017.111.19
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e6785fdd-cb71-47d4-a5a3-184ab13af859

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

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