Mart, Thanks for all the help. I will try to get a answer to you later (leaving for out of town and may not get to it quick enough). I want to say there is no stitching from the symbol to the fabric. A piece of the symbol ripped off a while ago and i don't recall any tears to the fabric, and I recall a glue type material left behind. Again, I will verify that and try to get back to you. I will take additional photos of the bottom including the joint's and general construction. My location is Southern California. Thanks again to all that have helped.