39 Star Flag Canton on Red Stripe ~ 1890 SKU 8778 / SOLD

Flag Size:19″x30″ Frame Size:33″x44″

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This is a very rare and unusual 39 Star Flag. The canton is resting on a red stripe which is very rare to find. Usually always the canton is resting on a white stripe. Folklore says that when the canton rest on a red stripe the Country is at war. However during the Civil War and other wars 99.9% or more of all flags the canton is on a white stripe. It also has only 11 stripes versus the 13 stripes which is normal for flags. This flag is printed cotton which is common for flags during this era as they were made like any other “yard goods” material. It also has unusual alternating up-side-down stars. Great rare unusual flag. Flag Size:19″x30″ Frame Size:33″x44″ Click on “RARE FLAG OFFERINGS” to see more flags. Rarity Rating: [ 5 ] Rated on a scale of 1 to 10 10 being the most rare. For example, [1] rated items are the most common & lowest price. [10] Rated items are rare and the highest price we offer. Please email for price and shipping cost. Sizes are listed below the item number. Please refer to item number. Each flag comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. We only sell authentic genuine antique American Flags. All framed flags have archival framing w/UV acrylic protection. Please refer to item number when requesting Pricing. Thank you for your interest. Shipping to 48 States only.