Original U.S. 20th / 21st Century US Army Issued Wool Felt Brigadier General Distinguishing Hoist Flag - 9 ½” x 6” U.S. Edged Weapons See Flayderman's Guide to Antique

See Flayderman's Guide to Antique American Firearms page 161

but when I sandblasted the frame I could read the whole number faint but complete

There are a few repairs done to the wool to help conceal moth nips

The bore on the barrel has clear rifling and a partly bright finish

with dark green wool cap-band and light green piping

Original U.S. 20th / 21st Century US Army Issued Wool Felt Brigadier General Distinguishing Hoist Flag - 9 ½” x 6” U.S. Edged Weapons See Flayderman's Guide to AntiqueOriginal Item: Only One Available. In the U. S. military, a "flag officer", is any officer of high enough rank to fly a flag from the location of their command. In the U. S. Army, this applies to Officers of the Brigadier General (1 Star) rank and higher. Flags such as these were often attached to the outside of tents or other locations outside, while a more ornate fringed version would be used inside. This flag has one star, for a Brigadier General