Flag, Signal

Name/Title

Flag, Signal

Entry/Object ID

2015.23.19.1-5

Description

Wig wag/semaphore signal flag kit (double) belonging to Robert Barnes "Bob" LaForge Jr. (1885-1956), manufacturer unknown, WWI/1917-1918: 1) Storage bag, brown cloth, marked with torch crossed with two safety flags and "U.S. ARMY / FLAG / KIT" printed in black lettering, brown leather cord for closure, single backpack strap for transport, 28"h x 5"w x 2"d. 2-3) Two three-piece black metal flag poles, 66"h each. 4) White cotton square with red cotton 10" x 10" red square on white background sewn to center, 11"l cotton ties sewn to top and bottom corners, loop sewn at center same edge, 24"h x 35"w 5) Matching flag, 24"h x 35"w.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Unknown

Date made

1917 - 1918

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

1) Storage bag - 28"h x 5"w x 2"d 2-3) Two three-piece black metal flag poles, 66"h each 4) White cotton square with red cotton - 24"h x 35"w 5) Matching flag - 24"h x 35"w