August 18 & 19, 2020 Edged Weapons, Armor, & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/19/2020
Lot consists of: (A) 50 star American flag, 3' X 5', multi piece wool construction. (B) 50 star American flag, 34" X 57" , multi piece wool construction with embroidered stars. Wool shows fading. (C) British flag, 46" X 74", multi piece wool construction. Flag exhibits a number of small scattered holes. (D) British flag, 18" X 38", multi piece wool construction. (E) World War II period Italian flag, 57" X 84", multi piece wool construction. Flag exhibits a number of small scattered hole. (F) Imperial German flag, 23" X 36". Reproduction made in the 1960's. CONDITION: Unless noted, very good condition. (G) Original World War II US Mark I Target Kite with silhouette of a German FW-190 fighter. The kite was manufactured by A.G. Spalding & Bros for the US Army and Navy. The target kite still has its original specification label that is clear and legible. The kite measures approximately 55" x 54". CONDITION: The target kite displays creases from being folded for storage but the material is still flexible and resilient for its age. There is one pen cap sized hole below the right wing of the fighter silhouette with minor blemishes and areas with loose stitching. All original strings and grommets are still in place. Overall good condition. JD
Item Dimensions: Largest: 57" x 84".