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U.S. flag folded into a triangle
Burial Flag of Gilbert J. Farmer
U.S. flag folded into a triangle
U.S. flag folded into a triangle

Burial Flag of Gilbert J. Farmer

Object NameFlag
Historic Owner
Association
Dateca. 1945
PeriodWorld War II
Mediumcotton, metal
ClassificationsCommunication Artifacts
Credit LineCollection of the Intrepid Museum. Gift of Florence Farmer Hale through Gavin Nelson. 2022.04
Object number2022.04
DescriptionFlag; United States of America flag with fifty white stars embroidered onto a blue background and thirteen alternating red and white stripes. The flag has been folded into a triangle to be presented for burial. There are two metal grommets on the white hoist end. There is a fabric label attached to the hoist with blue and red text that reads "'Best' 2x2 ply // 100% cotton-bunting // Valley Forge Flag Co. // Spring City, PA." A black stamp next to the label reads "5 x 9 1/2 Ft. Cotton" and above that is a handwritten inscription that reads "G. Jim Farmer".
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