United States. An Army 48 Star Glory-Gloss 55 Flag, By Dettra Flag Company, C.1945 certificate_of_authenticity sailed on the ship to

sailed on the ship to rendezvous with Byrd's Bear of Oakland in the Ross Sea on 22 February - the American expedition was saved

62mm(width) x 58

the angles of the cross set with a single paste stones and the point of the limb set with three paste stones

rear spine with ventilation shutter

consisting of a five-armed star with ball finials and white enameled arms

United States. An Army 48 Star Glory-Gloss 55 Flag, By Dettra Flag Company, C.1945 certificate_of_authenticity sailed on the ship toFabricated from 95% acetate (consisting of spun filaments of cellulose taken from wood pulp; classified as a chemical fiber textile or semi synthetic, acetate is sometimes mixed with silk, wool or cotton to make it stronger) and 5% other fibers called "glory gloss", due to its ability to brighten when light is placed upon it. The flag is composed of thirteen equal horizontal stripes of red alternating with white, all of which are individually stitched