Original U.S. Spanish-American War Era 45-Star Wool National Flag with Sewn Canvas Stars - 51 x 88” MG 42 Mounts It is currently loose as

It is currently loose as well

but also features a safety "dog" that can be engaged when it is at half cock

the son of well to do Irish Immigrants

its most visible difference from the standard infantry M1 helmet was the liner

Original U.S. Spanish-American War Era 45-Star Wool National Flag with Sewn Canvas Stars - 51 x 88” MG 42 Mounts It is currently loose asOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original 45 star United States national flag dating from the Spanish American War era, constructed from multi piece wool bunting with individually sewn white canvas stars and measuring an impressive 51 x 88. The 45 star flag was the official U. S. flag from July 4, 1896 through July 3, 1908, a remarkably eventful period that encompassed the Spanish American War, the Philippine American War, the Boxer