Original U.S. Pre-WWI 1907-1912 46 Star Multi-Piece Cloth National Flag - 5 x 7½ Feet

Original Item: Only One Available. On November 16, 1907, the state of Oklahoma was officially welcomed into the United States of America as the 46th state. A little over four years later, on January 6, 1912, the states of New Mexico and Arizona also joined the union, resulting in the iconic 48-star flag that represented the nation during World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. It wasn’t until 1949 that Alaska was admitted as the 49th state. This is a scarce example of a 46-star flag from that four year period.

This United States National Flag is an exceptional find, as it was only produced for a limited period of just over four years.The flag is in good condition, and its quality is evident from its displayable size of 5 x 7 1/2 feet. There is some heavy damage including some tears which have been repaired, and one of the corners was lost and folded over and restitched.

The flag's body is composed of multiple pieces, each having been sewn together to form the flag. The blue canton, located in the top left corner of the flag, is adorned with 46 white stars, printed on. The white canvas header, which runs along the top of the flag, is in excellent condition and retains its original hanger grommets on both ends. While the header is in good shape, there are minor stains on it that likely resulted from age as well as storage. The header is unmarked.

The flag exhibits signs of age and damage, but has been mostly well-maintained and appears to have been sheltered from outdoor exposure. As a result, the flag remains structurally sound and is in good condition. The expected toning due to aging is present, causing the white areas to exhibit a beige hue. This is a fine example of a well-preserved flag and would make a great display piece for anyone interested in historical flags.