{"product_id":"antique-spanish-royal-military-naval-flag-castile-leon-coat-arms-74x57-textile","title":"Antique Spanish Royal Military Naval Flag Castile Leon Coat Arms 74x57 Textile","description":"\u003cp\u003eLarge antique Spanish royal or military-style flag featuring the traditional red and yellow horizontal fields of Spain, with a prominent crowned coat of arms representing the historic kingdoms of Castile and León.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe central heraldic device features a quartered shield displaying two castles and two lions beneath a royal crown. The elaborate insignia is constructed from individually cut and applied fabric elements, with embroidered accents and stitched detailing. The flag is fashioned from lightweight, loosely woven textile with a reinforced canvas hoist, braided rope attachments, and a turned wooden toggle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe design reflects traditional Spanish royal and military heraldry, particularly that associated with the 19th and early 20th centuries. Although similar flags were employed in Spanish military and naval contexts, the precise designation and period of manufacture of this particular example have not been established.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcquired from an extensive American military collection containing artifacts dating from the Civil War period onward. No specific service history or military attribution accompanies the flag.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasures approximately 74\" x 57\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDisplays substantial age-related wear and deterioration, including scattered holes, tears, fabric losses, fraying, discoloration, staining, and evidence of old repairs or reinforcement. The textile is fragile in areas and should be handled carefully. Please examine all photographs for a complete assessment of condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn impressive large-format historical textile displaying distinctive Spanish heraldry, traditional flag-making techniques, and considerable visual character. Of interest to collectors of antique flags, military textiles, Spanish history, and maritime memorabilia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExact age, original function, and official military or naval use remain unverified. Sold as found.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eItem(s) may show light signs of wear consistent with age and use over the years, including marks, scuffs, light scratches, small dings, toning or light discoloration, etc. Please view all photos.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCheckout our other products and save with combined shipping\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brothers Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68093392060737,"sku":"AN357","price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/7873\/7217\/files\/IoSEbwOr_0.jpg?v=1793298928","url":"https:\/\/brothersantique.com\/products\/antique-spanish-royal-military-naval-flag-castile-leon-coat-arms-74x57-textile","provider":"Brothers Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}