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[John F. Kennedy]. 1959-1963 Presidential limousine flag....
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Description
John F. Kennedy Presidential Motorcade Limousine Flag
[John F. Kennedy]. 1959-1963 Presidential limousine
flag. This flag was retained as a memento by Secret Service
Agent George W. Hickey, Jr., who served four U.S. presidents while
serving in the United States Secret Service.This 20" X 30" United States 50-Star, fringed automobile flag was used in Presidential motorcades during the administration of John F. Kennedy.
This sewn & embroidered Bemberg Rayon flag was manufactured by the Philadelphia Quarter Master Depot (PQMD) to exacting standards as specified in U.S. government blueprints.
A typed label inside the pole hem sleeve reads: "Job 5742 DTD. 8-27-59, P.Q.M.D., MFG. DIV," indicating this flag was ordered one week after the citizens of Hawaii voted in a referendum to accept statehood, making it one of the very first 50-star flags made for and by the U.S. government.
The flag is accompanied by a motorcade "Official Car, U.S. Secret Service" laminated placard, Mr. Hickey's laminated Association of Former Secret Service Agents signed card, and laminated luggage tag reading, "George W. Hickey / Room 179 /Executive Office Bldg. / Washington, D.C. / 20500."
Documented limousine flags from the Kennedy Administration are exceedingly rare.
Condition: Only slight yellowing to the white stripes in places. Very fine.
(Thanks to flag expert James Ferrigan for his expertise in describing this flag.)
Note: This description has been updated with the following: John F. Kennedy 1959-1963 Presidential limousine flag: This automobile flag was used in Presidential motorcades during the administration of John F. Kennedy. This flag was ordered one week after the citizens of Hawaii voted in a referendum to accept statehood, making it one of the very first 50-star flags made for and by the U.S. government. Our thanks to flag expert James Ferrigan for sharing his expertise in helping us to update this description. From the Melvin "Pete" Mark, Jr. Collection
Auction Info
2022 December 1 Historical Platinum Session Signature® Auction #6267 (go to Auction Home page)
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