Vintage 1976 Commemorative Parade Flag Bennington Bicentennial Revolutionary

Vintage Parade Flag 1976 Commemorative hand held flag Bennington Bicentennial American Revolutionary Cotton on a wooden Dowel Purchased at Woolworth’s Price Tag attached This commemorative flag was sold at Woolworth’s (price tag still attached). It is a simple cotton printed flag attached to a wooden dowel with gold finial. The flag and the fact it was bought from Woolworth’s produces so much nostalgia for me. Condition It is amazing condition. But remember, it is a simple hand held parade flag with production flaws as well being as almost 50 years old. It appears unused as evidenced by the attached price tag. It just sat in the back of a closet only being recently discovered. Please see pictures and ask any questions. This is a perfect collectors item. Parade flags are highly collectible and this 1976 Bennington flag celebrating the 200 Anniversary of the American Revolution is no exception. History of this item Bennington Flag featuring the number “76” on the canton, surrounded by 13 white stars. The original Bennington Flag was believed to be the first Stars and Stripes used by American land troops and was flown over the military stores in Bennington on 16 August 1777 when General John Stark’s militia led the Americans to victory over the British raiding force. This is a commemorative example was made for the bicentennial celebration in 1976. 11.5” Tall 16.5” Long