RandoCalrissian11 t1_j514443 wrote on January 19, 2023 at 5:49 PM

Reply to comment by Daqpanda in TIFU by having a picture of a flag on my phone by munilotthug

I agree, but just curious why the 48. The Betsy Ross or one of the lessor known flags would seem more appropriate. Even the Gasden Flag would be a great flag with much more history than the 48.

munilotthug OP t1_j518ixr wrote on January 19, 2023 at 6:16 PM

It is an original 48 star. It is tough finding real ones rather than reproductions. Try finding a real 49 star flag. There was only like a nine month period that the US had 49 states so they are quite rare and pricey.

RandoCalrissian11 t1_j51bdkr wrote on January 19, 2023 at 6:33 PM

Ahhh. See. That’s what I wanted to know. That’s awesome. You can get the reproductions all day, but to have one from the era is sweet.

Daqpanda t1_j514ak1 wrote on January 19, 2023 at 5:50 PM

Maybe they're into niche things? I didn't even know there was a flag with 48, and I could see it being neat to have one, and know the story behind it.

g7luiz t1_j514l3y wrote on January 19, 2023 at 5:52 PM

Yeah, that adds up. It’s a nice conversation starter, I guess (if you’re into history and flags and that kind of thing).