Description: INTERESTING INFORMATION: If you make multiple purchases and want to combine shipping, please request an invoice before you pay. ITEM DESCRIPTION: Click this Link to see other state flags available.This 3'x5' flag is in very nice condition. I can't call it new - but I think it is. There is a repair, I think, from the manufacturer that you can see in the photo. Thirty-two years before Alaska became a state, the Alaska Department of the American Legion sponsored a territorial contest for Alaskan children from seventh grade (age 12–13) to twelfth grade (age 17–18) to design a flag for the territory. In 1927, the contest committee chose fourteen year-old orphan Benny Benson's design to represent the future flag of the Territory of Alaska.Benson, an Alaska Native, was a resident at the Jesse Lee Home for Children in Seward. Until that time, Alaskans had flown only the U.S. flag since the territory's purchase from Russia in 1867. Benson's design was chosen over roughly 700 other submissions from schoolchildren territory-wide. Most other entries featured variations on the territorial seal, the midnight sun, the northern lights, polar bears, and/or gold pans. To celebrate his achievement, Benson was awarded US$1,000 and an engraved watch.Benny looked to the sky for the symbols he included in his design. Choosing the familiar constellation he looked for every night before going to sleep at the orphanage, he submitted this description with it:The blue field is for the Alaska sky and the forget-me-not, an Alaskan flower. The North Star is for the future state of Alaska, the most northerly in the Union. The dipper is for the Great Bear—symbolizing strength. Again, please scroll over the item with the zoom feature to see detail. FINE PRINT ABOUT US We find the treasures you've been looking for! I treat all of my customers with the greatest courtesy. If you feel there is a problem please write. Hard to believe I know, but I have made mistakes ~ and I'm pretty sure I haven't made my last one. The good news is that I always set my mistakes to right if given the chance. TERMS OF SALE Please look your item over carefully before you purchase (use the magnifier). I try very hard to take representative pictures and give details about the product so that you know what you are purchasing. If my detail doesn't answer your question please write. Thank you in advance. FINAL DETAILS If you purchase multiple items don't pay until I package them and invoice you. Please note that any photos in my listings are the real item. I don't use stock photos. Ask questions if I have not been clear in my listing before you bid. Enjoy shopping. Support your local merchant ~ and your friendly eBay seller. Visit my store when you get a chance. I carry a wide variety of interesting, useful, unique, and unusual items. This is a great place for gift shopping. I am always happy to combine shipping costs. PAYMENT Please make payment within 3 days of purchase. If you need more time please write. If you change your mind please write. SHIPPING PLEASE NOTE: Books, tapes, DVD's all ship by Media Mail. It's not the quickest but it will save you lots of money. If you need something quicker just let me know and I will let you know the new shipping charges and re-invoice you for the difference. PACKAGING: I use used boxes and fluff. I do this because I care about the planet and all who live here and my future generations. Just thought you should know. SHIPPING COSTS: I charge actual shipping to your location. SHIPPING TIME: I usually ship the same or next day after your purchase depending on whether my mail has already been picked up. If you purchase on a Friday after mail time, I may not be able to ship until the following Monday. TIMELINE: When I ship you will receive a letter from PayPal with your tracking information. There is a link on eBay so you can check the progress of your package. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS’ POSTAGE: If you are an international buyer postage will be calculated according to your location. International postage can be costly. Most items less than 4 pounds can ship by First Class. Anything over 4 pounds will have to ship Priority mail. Size matters. Some items can't ship to certain international locations because of size restrictions. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS’ CUSTOMS: I welcome international bidders. Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying as I don't have that information. I do not declare merchandise as gifts for international sales and I don't put a lesser value on the customs form. Please don't ask.
Price: 30 USD
Location: Winters, California
End Time: 2024-12-06T02:25:40.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
