Vintage St. Louis City Flag Bicentennial 1964 Postcard Plasticchrome CharmCraft
$ 5.02
Description
Vintage St. Louis City Flag Bicentennial 1964 Postcard Plasticchrome CharmCraft. The flag features a bold red field, representing valor and the Mississippi River, adorned with three wavy blue and white stripes that symbolize the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. This vibrant collectible postcard proudly displays the official City of St. Louis Flag, a design rich with historical symbolism. The flag features a bold red field, representing valor and the Mississippi River, adorned with three wavy blue and white stripes that symbolize the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers. At the heart of the flag is a golden disc bearing a blue fleur-de-lis, an iconic emblem of France, commemorating the city's French heritage and its founding. The postcard commemorates the St. Louis Bicentennial, marking the years 1764-1964, making it a significant piece of local history. Produced using the distinctive Plasticchrome printing process by Colourpicture Publishers and distributed by CharmCraft, this postcard captures the flag's intricate details and vivid colors with a glossy finish typical of the era. It serves as a beautiful memento of St. Louis's rich past and its enduring connection to French and American history, celebrating a pivotal anniversary.
