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South Korean War Flag

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  My South Korean War Flag dated January 3rd, 1951 The acquirement Bought this South Korean Flag of Ebay a while ago for just 98 USD. I was very nervous when the auction ended as I thought 98 dollars was very cheap. Fortunately I won it and is very pleased to have it in my collection.  Flags/designs that are still in use today are very hard to date if you want them from a certain period. Based on the note that came with the flag and some investigation I'm 100% certain this flag is actually from the Korean War. Lets have a look :) The note This note was attached to the flag (and still is) and it reads: Mason, Korea January 3, 1951 Dear Kenneth Just a little flag for a keepsake. I hope you like it. Sincerely yours Clifford P. Ochoa The story I haven't been able to locate "Mason" in Korea besides its a university, so it is still a mystery where Mr. Ochoa wrote th e note. But I have investigate Clifford Patrick Ochoa himself and it turns out he as a soldier in US army, 4,...