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Expert Profile: Albert Kirsch

Expertise: I am more-or-less expert in vexillology (the study of flags). My expertise is particularly strong in North America at the level of city and county, but if I don`t know the answer I know a dozen people who do. So if there`s a flag in the newspaper or on TV that you have trouble identifying, let me know. I`ll do my best. But PLEASE DO NOT ASK ME TO APPRAISE A FLAG'S VALUE: (1) I have no expertise in that area and (2) even if I did, I cannot appraise something I can't see. Take it to a museum which has a specialist in textiles and the like.
In this field, I designed the flag of Carroll County, Illinois, in 1974 (see http://www.internetni.com/~lanarklib/index.html). You can see my personal flag at http://www.nava.org/memflags.htm

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What do you like about this subject? I like the design and symbolism, and by now have over 3000 in my collection.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field? A new flag every day :-)

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know: Betsy Ross's design probably never flew, and the term "Stars and Bars" does *not* refer to the familiar Confederate flag with the 13 stars on the blue cross.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject Think about *why* South Carolina hoisted its Confederate flag in 1962 and you'll know why it shouldn't be there now. See also the flag changes of Georgia and Mississippi (which voted not to change it).

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10	10	10	8	10/27/08
10	10	10	10	10/29/08
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Thanks!
(Lena on 10/27/08)

THANKS FOR THE HELP.THE ONLY THING DIFFRENT IS THE SIZE. THE DESCRIPTION THE WEB SITE GIVES IS MUCH SMALLER. BUT IM SATISFIED WITH YOUR ANSWER. THANKS
(michael parshley on 10/29/08)

Thank you so much. I will get a photo for you as soon as. My parents have it at the mo so it may take a while
(Sue on 10/20/08)

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Recent Answers from Albert Kirsch

2008-12-01 American Flag at Half Mast: It's not customary to fly the national flag at half-staff for a private individual, even on his own property. Of course, nobody will (or should, really) complain if you're comfortable with that as part...

2008-11-30 49 star flag: I have no idea, but the number is large. According to Dave Martucci's website (and he's the expert: http://www.vexman.net/available.htm): "49 and 50 Star Flags Although only official for one year...

2008-11-24 Flag position in parades: The doggone thing about military and diplomatic protocol manuals is that they construct the situation (ie - where to place poles) and do not anticipate all the possible variants. The USAF protocol manual...

2008-11-18 US Flag: Yes. Having said that, what will it look like? This is an esthetic judgment, not a legal or expert one, so it's your call. A huge water tower with an itty-bitty 3x5' flag looks kind of dumb. Is there...

2008-11-14 A rare piece of American history is up for sale.: Well, I don't have the facts from other sources. The evidence to provide -- and probably not to me but to a museum curator (or see below) to whom the flag should be presented, even if you do sell it rather...