Original U.S. WWII Attack on Pearl Harbor USS Vestal Flag - Recovered from Pile of Burning Flags by John R. Cooke During Salvage Duty with Museum Sign - 46 x 64” Russian/Soviet Militaria with one small area of

with one small area of chipping and oxidation

where it was inactivated in 1961

and the barrel jacket lock is immobile

instead of the usual nickel plated brass

The set of coveralls show extensive wear

Original U.S. WWII Attack on Pearl Harbor USS Vestal Flag - Recovered from Pile of Burning Flags by John R. Cooke During Salvage Duty with Museum Sign - 46 x 64” Russian/Soviet Militaria with one small area ofOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is one of the most historic flags we have offered. Recovered by John R. Cooke Jr. while on salvage duty on Ford Island on December 8th, 1941, this flag of the USS Vestal was found in a pile of burning flags left to the elements, and these burn marks are still very prominent on the flag. This incredible part of one American History most tragic days was recently acquired following the closure of a long running private