{"product_id":"vintage-american-50-star-flag-rope-toggle-nautical-54x26-us-navy-san-diego-80s","title":"Vintage American 50 Star Flag Rope Toggle Nautical 54x26  US Navy San Diego 80's","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHANKS FOR LOOKING!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eHere's a fabulous opportunity to own a genuine vintage American 50-star flag, believed to date from the late 1970s or early 1980s, with a particularly interesting history!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eThis flag was acquired from a former US Navy officer who was stationed in San Diego, California, during the 1970s and 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eAccording to his recollection, this was originally a flag obtained during his time in the Navy, and he believes it is an actual US Navy-issued flag rather than a commercially produced example. Its traditional construction and surviving fittings certainly make it an interesting piece of American maritime memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eUnlike modern lightweight polyester flags, this example is made from substantial cotton fabric, with visible hand stitching and the slightly irregular finish you would expect from traditional construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eIt also features a reinforced canvas edge, complete with its original rope and wooden toggle for fastening to a flagpole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eMeasuring an impressive 54 x 26 inches, it's a substantial flag, suitable for display aboard a smaller vessel, outside a home or as part of a collection of American naval memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003ePerhaps not quite large enough for an aircraft carrier, though!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eWe also believe it was made in the USA, consistent with its reported history and period and most importantly, the stamp - this  was definitely hand made and hand finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eThe canvas edging carries an original “1½” size marking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eWith its beautifully aged appearance, traditional construction and US Navy connection, this is a lovely piece of American history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eNB: The flag shown in our photographs is the exact one you'll receive. We never use stock photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e▪︎ Type: Vintage American Stars and Stripes flag\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e▪︎ Design: Traditional 50-star USA flag\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e▪︎ Estimated age: Late 1970s \/ early 1980s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e▪︎ Provenance: Former US Navy officer stationed in San Diego, California\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e▪︎ Original US Navy issue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e▪︎ Material: Traditional cotton fabric\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e▪︎ Hand-stitched construction and detailing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e▪︎ Original reinforced canvas hoist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e▪︎ Original rope and wooden fastening toggle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e▪︎ Canvas stamped “1½”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e▪︎ Handmade in the USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e▪︎ Traditional red, white and blue colours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e▪︎ Ideal for nautical display, collectors or vintage Americana enthusiasts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e▪︎ Length: 54 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e▪︎ Height: 26 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eVery good vintage condition, especially considering its estimated 40–50 years of age!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eThe fabric remains in very good overall condition, with strong colours and the original fastening fittings intact. No rips, no holes, no loose stitching, no fading, no problems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eAs you would expect from a genuine old flag, there is some light yellowing and occasional marks to the white stripes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eThese may respond to careful cleaning, although we haven't attempted this ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003ePersonally, we rather like the aged appearance! It gives the flag character and reflects its considerable history. If you want a shiny new one they're available from Temu in China...much cheaper but they'll never have the kudos and gravitas of this one! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003ePlease study the photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eA lovely, honest vintage American flag with an interesting story behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eShipped Royal Mail 48 Hours Tracked\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eFeel free to ask any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eInternational trade welcome through eBay's Global Shipping Programme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eWe're honest, reliable and professional sellers on eBay and ship over 200 items weekly. Please check our feedback - over 10,000 happy clients!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eWe always combine shipping, so if you want more than one item, feel free to take a look at our other listings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eWe have a fair returns policy in accordance with our eBay Business Seller Agreement. If there are any problems, please contact us and we'll do our best to put things right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eWe've been successfully selling on eBay for over fifteen years now, so we must be doing something right!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePEACE THROUGH STRENGTH!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Save The Robot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59145224257910,"sku":"327426182575","price":49.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0441\/8270\/0196\/files\/57_c8429a82-198f-41b6-9f55-761afc474e55.jpg?v=1793108498","url":"https:\/\/www.savetherobot.co.uk\/products\/vintage-american-50-star-flag-rope-toggle-nautical-54x26-us-navy-san-diego-80s","provider":"Save The Robot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}