48 Star WW1 Gauze Parade Flag

This vintage 48-star American stick flag represents a classic piece of mid-20th-century Americana, originating from the 1912–1959 era when 48 states comprised the Union, making it particularly resonant with WWII-era collectors and patriotic history enthusiasts. Unbranded and printed on open-weave starched gauze or light muslin fabric, this miniature parade flag features a printed 48-star canton affixed to a simple wooden dowel stick, measuring approximately 4 x 6 inches (flag portion) on a roughly 10–12 inch wood staff. Shows expected signs of age, light fraying along the unhemmed edges, minor curling to the corners, and subtle age toning/fading to the fabric; no major tears, heavy staining, or structural defects observed. See photos for close-up details.