United States. A Second War Civil Defense (Cd) Flag United Republic of all in red brass

all in red brass

maker marked "ROMAN TAVAST" below the book

The borders of the Maltese cross are constructed of woven intertwined embroidery on three sides of each arm of the cross

within a ring of blue enamel

He took the Arctic Winter Warfare course and qualified as a parachutist at the age of 55

United States. A Second War Civil Defense (Cd) Flag United Republic of all in red brassPennant style, circular Civil Defense insignia printed in red and blue inks on a triangular white cotton field, tag line in blue ink inscribed "DEL. WPA ART PROJ." on the spine, dual cotton ties at both the top and bottom at the spine, reinforced stitching along the top and bottom edges, measuring 455 mm (w) x 460 mm (h), lightly soiled, free of mothing, very fine.