Original U.S. WWII Attack on Pearl Harbor USS Vestal Flag - Recovered from Pile of Burning Flags by John R. Cooke During Salvage Duty with Museum Sign - 46 x 64” Russian Maxim 1910 Clearly this was an accessory

Clearly this was an accessory that was only used once hence never seen on the surplus market

Bocskai caps came out in "field brown"

Most Glider Pilots came from the enlisted ranks — all were volunteers

The butt stock has a steel two-screw curved carbine butt plate

This example is beautifully named: 200 PTE

Original U.S. WWII Attack on Pearl Harbor USS Vestal Flag - Recovered from Pile of Burning Flags by John R. Cooke During Salvage Duty with Museum Sign - 46 x 64” Russian Maxim 1910 Clearly this was an accessoryOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is one of the most historic flags we have offered. Recovered by John R. Cooke Jr. while on salvage duty on Ford Island on December 8th, 1941, this flag of the USS Vestal was found in a pile of burning flags left to the elements, and these burn marks are still very prominent on the flag. This incredible part of one American History most tragic days was recently acquired following the closure of a long running private