34 Star American Flag 35;5 2-Ply Polyester

Civil War Era 35 American Flag with Sewn Stripes and 34 Embroidered StarsMade of 2 ply polyester, which is the most durable and best option for those who fly their flag 24/7. This flag features 34 embroidered, five-pointed stars arranged in a linear pattern within the blue field. Celebrate our early American heritage with this beautifully sewn flag.Heavy-duty 600 denier fabricSewn stripes and embroidered starsFade-resistantHeavy canvas header with brass grommets4 rows of stitching on the fly end to prevent premature frayingFlag size: 3; x 5;History of the 34-star flagA 34th star was added to the American flag to recognize Kansas as the 34th state, as it was admitted to the Union on January 29th, 1861. The American flag would continue to bear 34 stars until West Virginia became the 35th state on June 20th, 1863. Prior to June 14th, 1923, when the US Flag Code was constructed, there were no official guidelines on displaying the American flag or any official specifications on the proportions of the length and width or the pattern in which the stars were to be arranged. As a result, American flags made prior to this could have been made in a number of different sizes shapes, and star pattern arrangements. The American flag with the linear pattern as seen on this particular design as well as circular patterned flags was carried into battle by Union troops during the American civil war.