I checked with a collector who has one of everything
He has a Southeast Block Island WITH a rod.

He also has a New London Ledge WITH a rod.

I can't get the flag #s because this collection is in built-in display cases where the whole front is a top-hinged door and is not easily removed. I'll talk to him again and have him check his inventory list.

How can this happen if a single digit item has no rod? Because pieces are numbered after they are manufactured and painted. They are not necessarily selected off the 'drying rack' and numbered in the same order as they were manufactured.

John