The flag measures 25 inches by 36 inches and is made from silk.  It is in very delicate condition, as are most silk battle flags from this era.  There are a few separations in the silk.  The flag appears to have been a souvenir for a US GI because it is marked in red ink, “Sipan (sic) 1943, Sam Deluca, 37817864.”

I was able to locate Deluca’s enlistment record in the National Archives.

Price: SOLD

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