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WORLD WAR ONE US ARMY SIGNAL FLAG KIT-THREE FLAGS AND
CASE:
A Mills Company Web case with full length shoulder
strap, stenciled with the Signal Corps Insignia and the
legend “U.S. ARMY FLAG KIT”. Case measures 24” long
and 4.5” wide and is in like new, unissued condition,
complete with both elk hide thongs which attached this
case to machine gun or artillery carriages, or to the
soldier’s pack. Inside the case are the two red and
white semaphore flags on their original oak staffs. In
addition, the kit also includes the less commonly found
“wig-wag” red flag with a white square in the center,
and the two piece metal staff for this flag. The flags
and staffs, like the case, are in like new condition
with no sign of use, wear, or damage and the cloth is
still strong with no sign of rot or deterioration. This
is a fine set and unusually complete. $95
NOTE: You may be interested in the US
ARMY SIGNAL MANUAL listed in the Original Ordnance
Documents Section.
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