Name/Title
Flag, SignalEntry/Object ID
2015.23.19.1-5Description
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
UnknownDate made
1917 - 1918Dimensions
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