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Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2005 12:23 pm
by rickfan60
I have a naval flag that flew over a US destroyer during WWII. At least that is the story the person who gave it to me told. It is about 9 feet long and has 48 stars (of course).
Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2005 12:32 pm
by iamthebassman
Nice. I like the larger, old flags. They're easier to find at an affordable price. Most collectors go for a more "room friendly" size, like 3 X 5 ft.
I specialize in old US flags now, I used to collect naval ensigns and jacks as my main focus.
Oldest flag I have right now is a US Centennial flag from 1876.
Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2005 12:38 pm
by rickfan60
Mine is usually neatly folded and put away. The previous owner told me to always fold it in a triangle shape. I don't know if that is correct but that is what I have done.
Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2005 12:48 pm
by iamthebassman
That's right! You can buy a nice wood/glass "frame" for it, made to fit it in triangle shape. Looks nice in one of those.
Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2005 1:31 pm
by rickfan60
Yeah, I've seen those. Maybe I will buy one.
Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2005 4:38 am
by wmthor
I've been playing some golf the past few years. I really don't know what's worse, my guitar playing or my golf; need lessons in both.
Whenever time permits, shooting skeet, trap, and sporting clays is another pleasure.
I also have a small collection of old radios, AM & AM/SW.
Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2005 5:33 am
by teeder
R.C.,
That's cool! I used to shoot trap too.
Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2005 8:18 am
by jnbass
aaah sporting clays...