George Irvin, US Flag

Object/Artifact

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Lititz Historical Foundation

48 star US Flag for George Irvin

48 star US Flag for George Irvin

Name/Title

George Irvin, US Flag

Entry/Object ID

2025.13.11

Description

48 star US Funeral Flag for George Irvin

Use

A Funeral Flag placed on a veteran's casket at his funeral. The flag is then folded into triangle showing the stars before presenting it to the next of kin.

Collection

Geroge Irvin and Lida Kofroth Collection

Category

Family History, World War I

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1918

Time Period

20th Century

Dimensions

Dimension Description

The hoist of a flag is the part along the flagpole. The fly is length from the flagpole

Height

5 in

Length

9 in

Color

Red, White, Blue, Brass

Create Date

November 20, 2025

Update Date

November 20, 2025