38 Star-Concentric Oval or Medalion Flag-1877

In August of 1876, Colorado, the Centennial State, joined the Union, bringing the number of states to 38.  In accordance with the Flag Act of 1818, the 38 Star Flag became official on the next 4th of July.

The concentric oval or medallion design became popular.  A few from the late 1870’s still exist in private collections.  In 2000, the Postal Service honored the 38-star Concentric Oval Flag with a 33-cent postage stamp.

Source include:

38-Star Oval Medallion Flag (1881) Sewn Flag. Jeff R. Bridgman Antiques, Inc https://jeffbridgman.com/inventory/38-stars-rare-oval-medallion-colorado-1876-o1796.html

38-Star Historic Flag- Medallion Star Pattern (1877) Stretched gauze. Lori Ferber Presidential Collections https://www.loriferber.com/38-star-historic-flag-medallion-star-patern.html

Druckman, Nancy. “American Flags, Designs for a Young Nation” p. 68 (2003) Harry N. Abrams Incorporated, New York  

United States Postal Service “33c Stars and Stripes Pane of Twenty” (2000) National Postal Museum https://postalmuseum.si.edu/object/npm_2000.2013.290.1-20