There were several editions of this print made
though most of the first layer of fabric is intact
Around the rear of the outer cylinder is an engraving that reads:
The more ship-like hull design reflects the fact that these were primarily surface vessels that could submerge when necessary
but does not even have a faux bayonet catch
Original U.S. WWII Burial Flag of KIA Tail Gunner Sergeant Marvin Thrower Wilson, 754th Bomb Squadron “Ford’s Folly” in Original Shipping Box - 5 x 9½ Feet MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly There were several editions ofOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is a tremendous piece of WWII history, the burial flag of a WWII KIA Soldier, sent in its original shipping box from France. This is the flag of Sergeant Marvin Thrower Wilson, 754th Bombardment Squadron, 458th Bombardment Group, 2nd Air Force. On March 3rd, 1944, he was on the crew of the B 24H 15 FO Liberator #42 52515 "Ford's Folly" during a mission to Berlin when they were hit with flak and exploded over Lake