Original U.S. Spanish American War 45 Star Wool National Flag - 46 x 70” Category_Spade Grip Assembly The initials J I S

The initials J I S have been scratched into the left butt stock

VA on 5 November 1862

and the top fuze screws off to allow inspection of the interior

As we passed over various built-up areas

Original U.S. Spanish American War 45 Star Wool National Flag - 46 x 70” Category_Spade Grip Assembly The initials J I SOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice but well worn Spanish American War 45 Star American Flag, in a nice displayable roughly 46 x 70 size. This design of the flag was in use from July 4, 1896 to July 3, 1908, when Oklahoma was officially made part of the country. The flag body is of multi piece wool construction, with the canvas stars sewn on, with a white canvas header that is missing one of the grommets. There is some material loss