united States 33 Star "Great Star" Flag Coaster

united States 33 Star Flag Coaster with U.S. Constitution back ground. 33 Star flag used 2 Years from July 4, 1859 – July 3, 1861, after Oregon was introduced into the Union. The 33-Star Great Star Design 1859 Although never an official version of the United States flag, this very popular variant design was proudly displayed by many patriotic Americans. It was never officially used by the military or any government organisation. It should be noted here that Congress had never made any regulation about what type of star pattern should be used on the "official" United States flag. Therefore, any pattern was acceptable. The Navy regulated the star pattern on their "boat" flags to horizontal rows, but the Army and civil government did not. This explains the many different star patterns. zazzle.