Souvenir flag portfolio

Abstract

A portfolio for carrying a souvenir flag that allows the flags to be easily carried and protects the flag from the elements, yet allows the flag to be quickly and conveniently accessed and autographed.

1 . An article for protecting a souvenir flag, comprising:
 A first sheet consisting of a transparent, waterproof material, having a first half and a second half defined by a folding edge, each of said first half and said second half having opposing top edges, bottom edges, and free edges;   a second sheet consisting of a transparent, waterproof material, joined to said first sheet at said top, said bottom, and said free edge of said first half, said second sheet having at least one cutout portion;   means for removably fastening said second half to said second sheet; and   a handle;   wherein said first half and said second sheet define a channel capable of receiving a souvenir flag.   
     
     
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         4 . The article of  claim 1 , additionally comprising a holder for a writing instrument. 
     
     
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         6 . The article of  claim 1 , additionally comprising a backboard insertable into said channel. 
     
     
         7 . An article for protecting a souvenir flag, comprising:
 a first sheet consisting of a transparent, waterproof material, having a first half and a second half defined by a folding edge;   a second sheet consisting of a transparent, waterproof material, featuring at least one cutout portion that is joined at its edges to the edges of said first half of said first sheet, wherein said flag is inserted and frictionally secured between said first half of said first sheet and said second sheet, wherein said second half of said first sheet folds over both said first half of said first sheet and said second sheet and is releasably fastened to said second sheet by fastening means; and   a handle joined to said first sheet.   
     
     
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         10 . The article of  claim 7 , additionally comprising a holder for a writing instrument. 
     
     
         11 . The article of  claim 7 , additionally comprising a backboard insertable into a channel.