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United States Yacht Ensign Flag in Shadowbox Frame
United States Yacht Ensign Flag in Shadowbox Frame

United States Yacht Ensign Flag in Shadowbox Frame

Located in Norwell, MA

The flag has an embroidered anchor and thirteen flags in the blue field.

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Vintage 1960s North American Nautical Objects

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Cotton

United States Yacht Ensign Flag in Shadowbox Frame
United States Yacht Ensign Flag in Shadowbox Frame

United States Yacht Ensign Flag in Shadowbox Frame

Located in Norwell, MA

The flag has an embroidered anchor and thirteen flags in the blue field.

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Vintage 1960s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Cotton

Framed Nautical Flag of a Yacht Ensign
Framed Nautical Flag of a Yacht Ensign

Framed Nautical Flag of a Yacht Ensign

$445

H 18 in W 26 in D 1 in

Framed Nautical Flag of a Yacht Ensign

Located in Norwell, MA

Framed yacht ensign flag with embroidered fouled anchor surrounded by stars in the blue field.

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Vintage 1920s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Cotton

Original Vintage World War Two Poster Great Britain Will Pursue Japan WWII Plane
Original Vintage World War Two Poster Great Britain Will Pursue Japan WWII Plane

Original Vintage World War Two Poster Great Britain Will Pursue Japan WWII Plane

Located in London, GB

Original vintage World War Two poster featuring an illustration of an RAF Royal Air Force plane flying at speed above a Royal Navy warship in camouflage flying a White Ensign flag, t...

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Vintage 1940s British Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage Poster To The Merchant Navy Thank You WWII Thumbs Up Artwork
Original Vintage Poster To The Merchant Navy Thank You WWII Thumbs Up Artwork

Original Vintage Poster To The Merchant Navy Thank You WWII Thumbs Up Artwork

Located in London, GB

- featuring two men wearing suits and hats and holding briefcases, one smoking a pipe, showing their thumbs up to the viewer with a busy dockyard and smoke in the background showing ...

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Vintage 1940s British Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage WWII Military Propaganda Poster Blenheim Bomber Submarine Nazi
Original Vintage WWII Military Propaganda Poster Blenheim Bomber Submarine Nazi

Original Vintage WWII Military Propaganda Poster Blenheim Bomber Submarine Nazi

Located in London, GB

Original vintage World War Two military propaganda poster - A British Blenheim Bomber of the Coastal Command Aids a British Destroyer in Smashing a German Submarine - featuring a col...

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Vintage 1940s British Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage WWII Propaganda Poster Smash Japanese Aggression Malacca Strait
Original Vintage WWII Propaganda Poster Smash Japanese Aggression Malacca Strait

Original Vintage WWII Propaganda Poster Smash Japanese Aggression Malacca Strait

Located in London, GB

- featuring a dynamic illustration of ships sinking into the ocean with men on life boats and in rafts rescuing sailors swimming in the water, a naval ensign flag of the Imperial Jap...

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Vintage 1940s British Posters

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Paper

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of Flag Bedecked Triple Decker Ship of the Line
19th Century Sailor's Woolie of Flag Bedecked Triple Decker Ship of the Line

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of Flag Bedecked Triple Decker Ship of the Line

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of Flag-Bedecked Triple Decker Ship of the Line, circa 1850, a British sailor's hand-crafted woolwork picture with a larboard side view of a triple decke...

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Antique 1850s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork of A Merchant Ship
British Sailor's Woolwork of A Merchant Ship

British Sailor's Woolwork of A Merchant Ship

$10,000

H 23.75 in W 34.5 in D 1.25 in

British Sailor's Woolwork of A Merchant Ship

Located in Downingtown, PA

The vessel navigates a vividly rendered green sea detailed with small wavelets, flying the Red Ensign alongside distinctive company flags from her masts.

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Antique 1870s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

“The Rhuddlan Castle at Sea” attr. to Reginald Arthur Borstel, Late 19th Century
“The Rhuddlan Castle at Sea” attr. to Reginald Arthur Borstel, Late 19th Century

“The Rhuddlan Castle at Sea” attr. to Reginald Arthur Borstel, Late 19th Century

Located in Solebury, PA

At the stern (the rear) of the vessel, the British Red Ensign is displayed. This flag, characterized by a solid red field with the Union Jack positioned in the upper left quadrant, s...

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Antique Late 19th Century Australian Paintings

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

48 Star US Navy Jack Made at Mare Island, California, Dated 1944
48 Star US Navy Jack Made at Mare Island, California, Dated 1944

48 Star US Navy Jack Made at Mare Island, California, Dated 1944

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H 43 in W 33.5 in D 2.5 in

48 Star US Navy Jack Made at Mare Island, California, Dated 1944

Located in York County, PA

British ships fly various national flags: the white ensign (Royal Navy), blue ensign (non-navy ships in public service), and Red Ensign (merchant ships), each of which is composed of...

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Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Wool

Original Vintage Advertising Poster Zeebrugge Museum Belgium HMS Vindictive
Original Vintage Advertising Poster Zeebrugge Museum Belgium HMS Vindictive

Original Vintage Advertising Poster Zeebrugge Museum Belgium HMS Vindictive

Located in London, GB

Vindictive sailing into the sunset with spirals of smoke billowing into the sky and the British Ensign Royal Navy flag flying on her stern, set in a yellow glowing circular frame in ...

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Vintage 1930s Belgian Posters

Materials

Paper

19th Century Sailor's Woolie with Ship at Anchor Within Oval Cartouche, ca 1850
19th Century Sailor's Woolie with Ship at Anchor Within Oval Cartouche, ca 1850

19th Century Sailor's Woolie with Ship at Anchor Within Oval Cartouche, ca 1850

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th Century Sailor's Folk Art Woolie with Ship at Anchor Within Oval Cartouche, ca 1850, depicting a square-rigged single decker warship under furled sails, anchor chain leading off...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

British Sailor's Large Woolwork of a Royal Navy Ship Under Full Sail
British Sailor's Large Woolwork of a Royal Navy Ship Under Full Sail

British Sailor's Large Woolwork of a Royal Navy Ship Under Full Sail

Located in Downingtown, PA

The vessel flies the Red Ensign, a flag used by British merchant and Royal Navy vessels, and a fluttering red banner from its masthead, signifying its national identity.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

Gold, Enamel and Cameo Commemorative Pendant by William Tassie, 1805
Gold, Enamel and Cameo Commemorative Pendant by William Tassie, 1805

Gold, Enamel and Cameo Commemorative Pendant by William Tassie, 1805

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

The reverse is mounted with an oval polychrome enamel plaque representing a blue Royal Navy ensign flying triumphant above the flags of France and Spain superimposed with an anchor a...

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Antique Early 1800s English Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold, Enamel

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British Red Ensign, Antique Nautical / Signal Flag, Hand Sewn
British Red Ensign, Antique Nautical / Signal Flag, Hand Sewn

British Red Ensign, Antique Nautical / Signal Flag, Hand Sewn

Located in Acworth, GA

The Red Ensign is the correct flag to be worn as courtesy flag by foreign private vessels in United Kingdom waters.

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Antique Late 19th Century British American Colonial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wool

WWI Embroidery in Tramp Art Frame
WWI Embroidery in Tramp Art Frame

WWI Embroidery in Tramp Art Frame

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H 18.51 in W 22.84 in D 1.97 in

WWI Embroidery in Tramp Art Frame

Located in Fitzroy, Victoria

These embroideries were typical of the era, often made by soldiers wives or mothers as a memento, showing the flags of the allies and a laurel wreath. This has a naval theme indicate...

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Vintage 1910s Folk Art Picture Frames

Materials

Silk, Wood

American Nautical Yacht Ensign Flag
American Nautical Yacht Ensign Flag

American Nautical Yacht Ensign Flag

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H 26 in W 34 in D 2 in

American Nautical Yacht Ensign Flag

Located in Norwell, MA

Framed American yacht ensign flag. Nautical flag with a blue panel that has an embroidered fouled anchor and thirteen stars, and red and white stripes with a canvas hoist and brass g...

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Vintage 1960s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Cotton

Framed Nautical Ensign Flag
Framed Nautical Ensign Flag

Framed Nautical Ensign Flag

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H 22 in W 30 in L 22 in

Framed Nautical Ensign Flag

Located in Norwell, MA

Nicely framed American yacht ensign with embroidered fouled anchor and thirteen stars. Gray matting. Measures: 22" tall x 30" long.

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20th Century Nautical Objects

Thirteen-Star "Betsy Ross" Style Naval Ensign Flag
Thirteen-Star "Betsy Ross" Style Naval Ensign Flag

Thirteen-Star "Betsy Ross" Style Naval Ensign Flag

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This particular example is a “Naval Ensign” flag and was probably created sometime in the late 19th or early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Massive Meter St George English Royal Navy Maratime Naval Ensign Flag
Massive Meter St George English Royal Navy Maratime Naval Ensign Flag

Massive Meter St George English Royal Navy Maratime Naval Ensign Flag

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

The British ensigns, for example, differ from the flag used on land (the Union Flag) and have different versions of plain and defaced Red and Blue ensigns for civilian and state use,...

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20th Century English Other Nautical Objects

Materials

Fabric

Thirteen Star Private Yacht Ensign Flag with a "Star Brand" Maker's Label
Thirteen Star Private Yacht Ensign Flag with a "Star Brand" Maker's Label

Thirteen Star Private Yacht Ensign Flag with a "Star Brand" Maker's Label

Located in York County, PA

13 Star Private Yacht Ensign Flag with a "Star Brand" Maker's Label, An Elongated Format, A Pleasantly Shaped Anchor And A Nice Shade Of Indigo Blue, 1910-1920 era: The medallion con...

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20th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

13 Stars U.S. Navy Small Boat Ensign Flag
13 Stars U.S. Navy Small Boat Ensign Flag

13 Stars U.S. Navy Small Boat Ensign Flag

Located in York County, PA

13 STARS U.S. NAVY SMALL BOAT ENSIGN, MADE AT THE BROOKLYN NAVY YARD IN NEW YORK CITY, DATED 1904: 13 star American national flag of the type used by the U.S.

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Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

48 Star, U.S Navy Small Boat Ensign Flag
48 Star, U.S Navy Small Boat Ensign Flag

48 Star, U.S Navy Small Boat Ensign Flag

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H 42.25 in W 26.5 in D 2 in

48 Star, U.S Navy Small Boat Ensign Flag

Located in York County, PA

This is a known technique in use in the manufacture of U.S. naval ensigns at the time and can be seen on other Mare Island flags.

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Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

13-Star United States “Quincunx Pattern” Yacht Ensign Flag
13-Star United States “Quincunx Pattern” Yacht Ensign Flag

13-Star United States “Quincunx Pattern” Yacht Ensign Flag

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This is a 13-star U.S. flag known as a “Private Boat Ensign”, used first by the United States Navy, the practice of flying 13-star flags on the aft section of private yachts became q...

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Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

13 Star U.s. Navy Small Boat Ensign Flag
13 Star U.s. Navy Small Boat Ensign Flag

13 Star U.s. Navy Small Boat Ensign Flag

Located in York County, PA

Two of these are 13 star, small boat ensigns and the third is a large 37 star flag. The flag in question here is one of the two with 13 stars.

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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

American Revenue Cutter Service Ensign (Flag) Belonging to Cpt. William Bagley
American Revenue Cutter Service Ensign (Flag) Belonging to Cpt. William Bagley

American Revenue Cutter Service Ensign (Flag) Belonging to Cpt. William Bagley

Located in York County, PA

American revenue cutter service ensign (flag) once belonging to captain William Henry Bagley (b. 1838, Durham, Maine), a rare and fantastically visual example, made circa 1870-1880: ...

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Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

13 Star Private Yacht Ensign Flag, A Nice Graphic Example
13 Star Private Yacht Ensign Flag, A Nice Graphic Example

13 Star Private Yacht Ensign Flag, A Nice Graphic Example

Located in York County, PA

13 STAR PRIVATE YACHT ENSIGN, A NICE GRAPHIC EXAMPLE WITH AN ATTRACTIVE, CANTED ANCHOR, ca 1890-1920's: This private yacht ensign was probably made sometime between the last decad...

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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Thirteen Hand-Sewn Stars on a U.S. Navy, Small Boat Ensign Flag
Thirteen Hand-Sewn Stars on a U.S. Navy, Small Boat Ensign Flag

Thirteen Hand-Sewn Stars on a U.S. Navy, Small Boat Ensign Flag

Located in York County, PA

13 hand-sewn stars on a u.s. navy small boat ensign of the 1876 centennial era: 13 star American national flag of the type flown by the U.S.

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Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

13 Hand-sewn Stars On A U.s. Navy Small Boat Ensign Flag
13 Hand-sewn Stars On A U.s. Navy Small Boat Ensign Flag

13 Hand-sewn Stars On A U.s. Navy Small Boat Ensign Flag

Located in York County, PA

Some private ships flew 13 star flags during the same period as the Navy, and the use of yachting ensigns with a wreath of 13 stars surrounding an anchor, which began in 1848, still ...

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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

13 Star, Small Boat Ensign Flag Made at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, New York
13 Star, Small Boat Ensign Flag Made at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, New York

13 Star, Small Boat Ensign Flag Made at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, New York

Located in York County, PA

13 stars, a us navy small boat ensign made at the Brooklyn navy yard, New York, dated 1907: 13 star American national flag of the type used by the U.S.

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Antique Early 1900s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

48 Star, U.S Navy Small Boat Ensign Flag, Made At Mare Island California
48 Star, U.S Navy Small Boat Ensign Flag, Made At Mare Island California

48 Star, U.S Navy Small Boat Ensign Flag, Made At Mare Island California

Located in York County, PA

This is a known technique in use in the manufacture of U.S. naval ensigns at the time and can be seen on other Mare Island flags.

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Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

13 Large and Strikingly Visual Stars on a U.S Navy Small Boat Ensign Flag
13 Large and Strikingly Visual Stars on a U.S Navy Small Boat Ensign Flag

13 Large and Strikingly Visual Stars on a U.S Navy Small Boat Ensign Flag

Located in York County, PA

13 large and strikingly visual stars on a U.S Navy small boat ensign, entirely hand-sewn, circa 1884-1887: 13 star American national flag of the type flown by the U.S.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Original Vintage Military Poster The Royal Navy Fine Proud Career Submarine Ship
Original Vintage Military Poster The Royal Navy Fine Proud Career Submarine Ship

Original Vintage Military Poster The Royal Navy Fine Proud Career Submarine Ship

Located in London, GB

Original vintage military recruitment poster - The Royal Navy The Finest and Proudest Career of All - featuring a submarine flying the white ensign flag in the foreground with two sh...

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Vintage 1950s British Posters

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Paper

English Sailor's Woolwork (Woolie) of a Steam Clipper
English Sailor's Woolwork (Woolie) of a Steam Clipper

English Sailor's Woolwork (Woolie) of a Steam Clipper

Located in Austin, TX

The ship is shown with one funnel belching black smoke and an English naval ensign flag flying from the stern.

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Antique 19th Century English Nautical Objects

19th Century British Merchant Steamship Painting
19th Century British Merchant Steamship Painting

19th Century British Merchant Steamship Painting

Located in Atlanta, GA

In the painting, the Red Ensign flag or "Red Duster" can be seen flying on the back of the boat along with the St.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Paintings

Materials

Wood, Glass

English Sailor's Woolwork or Woolie of a Sailing Ship
English Sailor's Woolwork or Woolie of a Sailing Ship

English Sailor's Woolwork or Woolie of a Sailing Ship

Located in Austin, TX

The larger ship is shown with an English naval ensign flag flying from the stern, overtaking a smaller ship bearing a French flag (the viewer's right).

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Antique 19th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Giltwood, Glass, Wood, Wool

Pair of Sailors Woolwork Pictures of Man-of-War Ships
Pair of Sailors Woolwork Pictures of Man-of-War Ships

Pair of Sailors Woolwork Pictures of Man-of-War Ships

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Both feature a three-masted Man-of-War ship, flying a British red ensign flag (a flag that originated in the early 17th century as an English ensign flown by the Royal Navy and later...

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Original Vintage Travel Poster Bon Voyage France British Railways SNCF Cuneo
Original Vintage Travel Poster Bon Voyage France British Railways SNCF Cuneo

Original Vintage Travel Poster Bon Voyage France British Railways SNCF Cuneo

By Terence Cuneo

Located in London, GB

Original vintage railway travel advertising poster - Bon Voyage By rail and sea to France and the Continent - featuring a stunning harbour scene painting by the notable British artis...

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Vintage 1950s British Posters

Materials

Paper

“Red Ensign” British Merchant Marine Flag

“Red Ensign” British Merchant Marine Flag

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This is an early-to-mid 20th century Red Ensign or "Red Duster" flag, which originated in the early 17th century as a naval ensign flown initially by the Royal Navy and later by Brit...

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20th Century British Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

The Stars and Stripes and Other American Flags by Peleg Harrison, 1st Ed., 1906
The Stars and Stripes and Other American Flags by Peleg Harrison, 1st Ed., 1906

The Stars and Stripes and Other American Flags by Peleg Harrison, 1st Ed., 1906

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

The Stars and Stripes and Other American Flags: Including their Origin and History, Army and Navy Regulations concerning the National Standard and Ensign, Flag Making, Salutes, Impro...

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Antique Early 1900s American Books

Materials

Paper

Canadian Parade Flag Version of the British Red Ensign
Canadian Parade Flag Version of the British Red Ensign

Canadian Parade Flag Version of the British Red Ensign

Located in York County, PA

Canadian version of the British red ensign, a parade flag on its original staff, 1873-1905.

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Antique Late 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

4 Vintage Empirical Embassy Flags, Commonwealth, Ensign, Oak Mount, Union Jack
4 Vintage Empirical Embassy Flags, Commonwealth, Ensign, Oak Mount, Union Jack

4 Vintage Empirical Embassy Flags, Commonwealth, Ensign, Oak Mount, Union Jack

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a set of 4 vintage Empirical embassy flags. A Commonwealth, cotton official flag upon an oak mount, dating to the mid 20th century and later.

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Late 20th Century Unknown Historical Memorabilia

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Oak

CANADIAN VERSION OF THE BRITISH RED ENSIGN, PARADE FLAG ON STAFF
CANADIAN VERSION OF THE BRITISH RED ENSIGN, PARADE FLAG ON STAFF

CANADIAN VERSION OF THE BRITISH RED ENSIGN, PARADE FLAG ON STAFF

Located in York County, PA

CANADIAN VERSION OF THE BRITISH RED ENSIGN, A PARADE FLAG ON ITS ORIGINAL STAFF, 1905-1921: Small Canadian version of the British Red Ensign; a parade flag on its original wooden...

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Early 20th Century Canadian Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Royal Navy Yellow Jack Ensign Sailors Jolly Roger Skull & Crossbones Flag
Royal Navy Yellow Jack Ensign Sailors Jolly Roger Skull & Crossbones Flag

Royal Navy Yellow Jack Ensign Sailors Jolly Roger Skull & Crossbones Flag

Located in Lowestoft, GB

Fascinating example of Royal Navy Folk Art History. This is a Royal Navy Yellow Jack Jolly Roger Flag. Hand made on board ship it is Royal Navy tradition to make a Jolly Roger flag...

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Early 20th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Cotton

13 Stars Antique American Flag, Navy Small Boat Ensign, Signed and Dated
13 Stars Antique American Flag, Navy Small Boat Ensign, Signed and Dated

13 Stars Antique American Flag, Navy Small Boat Ensign, Signed and Dated

Located in York County, PA

Ensign No. 10 N.Y. N.Y. June 1906. C.7927.” As a rule, the Navy made its own flags at various locations.

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Antique Early 1900s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Wool

Antique American Private Yacht Flag (Ensign) w/ 13 Stars, ca 1890's
Antique American Private Yacht Flag (Ensign) w/ 13 Stars, ca 1890's

Antique American Private Yacht Flag (Ensign) w/ 13 Stars, ca 1890's

Located in York County, PA

Compared to many American national flags of this era, private yacht ensigns tended to be small.

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Antique 1890s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Wool

Entirely Hand Swen 13 Star American Flag, U.S Navy Boat Ensign
Entirely Hand Swen 13 Star American Flag, U.S Navy Boat Ensign

Entirely Hand Swen 13 Star American Flag, U.S Navy Boat Ensign

Located in York County, PA

ENTIRELY HAND-SEWN, 13 STAR, U.S. NAVY SMALL BOAT ENSIGN, CA 1882-1890 13 star American national flag of the type used by the U.S.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Wool

13 Star Private Yacht Flag 'Ensign' Surrounding a Canted Anchor, circa 1905-1920
13 Star Private Yacht Flag 'Ensign' Surrounding a Canted Anchor, circa 1905-1920

13 Star Private Yacht Flag 'Ensign' Surrounding a Canted Anchor, circa 1905-1920

Located in York County, PA

Antique American Private Yacht Flag (Ensign) With 13 Stars Surrounding A Canted Anchor, An Attractive, Elongated Example With An Off-set Device, circa 1905–1920.

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Early 20th Century American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wool

13 Star Antique American Flag, U.S. Navy Small Boat Ensign, 1876 Centennial Era:
13 Star Antique American Flag, U.S. Navy Small Boat Ensign, 1876 Centennial Era:

13 Star Antique American Flag, U.S. Navy Small Boat Ensign, 1876 Centennial Era:

Located in York County, PA

Some private ships flew 13 star flags during the same period as the Navy, and the use of yachting ensigns with a wreath of 13 stars surrounding an anchor, which began in 1848, still ...

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Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

13-Star Naval Ensign with Anchor, Circa 1877
13-Star Naval Ensign with Anchor, Circa 1877

13-Star Naval Ensign with Anchor, Circa 1877

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H 34 in W 43.5 in D 1.38 in

13-Star Naval Ensign with Anchor, Circa 1877

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This is a 13-star American Naval Ensign from 1877. The flag has a large fouled anchor at the center of the canton.

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Antique 1870s Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

48 Star, U.S. Navy Small Boat Ensign, Dated July 1942
48 Star, U.S. Navy Small Boat Ensign, Dated July 1942

48 Star, U.S. Navy Small Boat Ensign, Dated July 1942

Located in York County, PA

“No. 11” is a size designation for U.S. Navy small boat ensigns, specifying a flag that was to be 2.37 x 4.5 feet.

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Antique 1840s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

16 Stars, Entirely Hand-sewn, A U.S. Navy Small Boat Ensign
16 Stars, Entirely Hand-sewn, A U.S. Navy Small Boat Ensign

16 Stars, Entirely Hand-sewn, A U.S. Navy Small Boat Ensign

Located in York County, PA

This entirely hand-sewn and very rare American flag with 16-Stars is a U.S. Navy small boat ensign, made in the period between the 1850's and the beginning of the Civil War.

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20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

48 Star, U.S Navy Small Boat Ensign, Made at Mare Island, California
48 Star, U.S Navy Small Boat Ensign, Made at Mare Island, California

48 Star, U.S Navy Small Boat Ensign, Made at Mare Island, California

Located in York County, PA

This is a known technique in use in the manufacture of U.S. naval ensigns at the time and can be seen on other Mare Island flags.

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Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

British Commemorative Coronation Flag, circa 1900-1920

British Commemorative Coronation Flag, circa 1900-1920

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

The flag left and center of the centerpiece is the Canadian Red Ensign, a former flag of Canada used by the federal government but never officially adopted by the Parliament of Canada.

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Early 20th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

13 Star Antique American Private Yacht Flag
13 Star Antique American Private Yacht Flag

13 Star Antique American Private Yacht Flag

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H 32.5 in W 42.5 in D 2.5 in

13 Star Antique American Private Yacht Flag

Located in York County, PA

ANTIQUE AMERICAN PRIVATE YACHT FLAG (ENSIGN) WITH 13 STARS SURROUNDING A CANTED ANCHOR, CIRCA 1910 – 1920’s The medallion configuration, 13-star, 13-stripe flag with a canted cente...

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20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Wool

American Private Yacht Flag with 13 Stars
American Private Yacht Flag with 13 Stars

American Private Yacht Flag with 13 Stars

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H 36.5 in W 48.5 in D 2.5 in

American Private Yacht Flag with 13 Stars

Located in York County, PA

ANTIQUE AMERICAN PRIVATE YACHT FLAG (ENSIGN) WITH 13 STARS, 1895-1926 ERA : The medallion configuration, 13-star, 13-stripe flag with a canted center anchor was entered into officia...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Wool

13-Star American “St. Andrews Cross” Naval Boat Flag
13-Star American “St. Andrews Cross” Naval Boat Flag

13-Star American “St. Andrews Cross” Naval Boat Flag

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This is a 13-star U.S. flag known as a “Private Boat Ensign” or Naval Boat Flag, used first by the United States Navy, the practice of flying 13-star flags on the aft section of priv...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Antique American Private Yacht Flag with 13 Stars Marked "U.S Army.."
Antique American Private Yacht Flag with 13 Stars Marked "U.S Army.."

Antique American Private Yacht Flag with 13 Stars Marked "U.S Army.."

Located in York County, PA

The latter marking simply identifies it as a yachting ensign. 13 star flags have been flown throughout our nation’s history for a variety of purposes.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

38 Stars in a "Notched" Pattern on a Clamp-Dyed American Flag
38 Stars in a "Notched" Pattern on a Clamp-Dyed American Flag

38 Stars in a "Notched" Pattern on a Clamp-Dyed American Flag

Located in York County, PA

A black stencil along the obverse, near the top, reads “American Ensign 7 ft.” The flag was made by the U.S. Bunting Co., in Lowell, Massachusetts and was probably intended for na...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

13 Hand-Sewn Stars on an Antique American Flag of the 1876 Era
13 Hand-Sewn Stars on an Antique American Flag of the 1876 Era

13 Hand-Sewn Stars on an Antique American Flag of the 1876 Era

Located in York County, PA

13 hand-sewn stars on an antique American flag of the 1876 era, probably a U.S. Navy small boat ensign: 13 star American national flag of the type flown by the U.S.

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Antique 1870s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

One Of the Earliest Flags in America: Authentic 15 Star US Navy Jack
One Of the Earliest Flags in America: Authentic 15 Star US Navy Jack

One Of the Earliest Flags in America: Authentic 15 Star US Navy Jack

Located in York County, PA

Like the British Royal Navy, American vessels flew three flags. When at anchor or moored, the jack is flown at the bow (front), the national flag or "ensign" is flown at the stern (b...

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Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

A Victorian wool picture of a three masted frigate flying several flags and ensi
A Victorian wool picture of a three masted frigate flying several flags and ensi

A Victorian wool picture of a three masted frigate flying several flags and ensi

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Victorian wool picture of a three masted frigate flying several flags and ensigns, within a border of red, blue and white trellis, in the original frame, regilded.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

"The Flags of the Principal Nations of the World" Engraving by R.L. Barnes, 1837
"The Flags of the Principal Nations of the World" Engraving by R.L. Barnes, 1837

"The Flags of the Principal Nations of the World" Engraving by R.L. Barnes, 1837

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

The chart features 98 flags associated with countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, and the United States, as well as the ensigns of merchant companies.

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Antique 1830s American Prints

Materials

Paper

13 Stars Hand-Sewn Antique American Flag, with Stars in a 3-2-3-2-3 Pattern
13 Stars Hand-Sewn Antique American Flag, with Stars in a 3-2-3-2-3 Pattern

13 Stars Hand-Sewn Antique American Flag, with Stars in a 3-2-3-2-3 Pattern

Located in York County, PA

Navy small boat ensign: Despite the fact that America hasn't been comprised of 13 states since 1791, 13 star flags have been made and displayed throughout our nation's history, fr...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

48 Star U.S Navy Jack
48 Star U.S Navy Jack

48 Star U.S Navy Jack

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H 42 in W 31 in D 1 in

48 Star U.S Navy Jack

Located in York County, PA

Because the British fly various national flags: the white ensign (Royal Navy), blue ensign (non-navy ships in public service), and red ensign (merchant ships), each of which is compo...

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Mid-20th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Unusual Sailor's Woolwork 'Woolie' of Two Royal Navy Ships, Titled "Wood Versus
Unusual Sailor's Woolwork 'Woolie' of Two Royal Navy Ships, Titled "Wood Versus

Unusual Sailor's Woolwork 'Woolie' of Two Royal Navy Ships, Titled "Wood Versus

Located in Downingtown, PA

The right-hand iron frigate flies a White Ensign and three Signal flags from the Mainmast- a pennant of blue and yellow (possibly S) and below a yellow and red flag for O and at the ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

48 Star U.S. Navy Jack, Made at Mare Island, California
48 Star U.S. Navy Jack, Made at Mare Island, California

48 Star U.S. Navy Jack, Made at Mare Island, California

Located in York County, PA

This is a known technique in use in the manufacture of U.S. naval ensigns at the time and can be seen on other Mare Island flags.

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Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Vintage Folk Art Red Nautical Martime Viking Clipper Ship Side Accent Chair
Vintage Folk Art Red Nautical Martime Viking Clipper Ship Side Accent Chair

Vintage Folk Art Red Nautical Martime Viking Clipper Ship Side Accent Chair

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage folk art nautical maritime design side chair featuring a hand painted Viking Clipper ship with rope twist border sailing the ocean with a red ensign or ""Red Duster"" flag, w...

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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Hardwood

44 Star Jack,  Probably Made for Us on a Private Yacht or for U.S Navy Purposes
44 Star Jack,  Probably Made for Us on a Private Yacht or for U.S Navy Purposes

44 Star Jack, Probably Made for Us on a Private Yacht or for U.S Navy Purposes

Located in York County, PA

Because the British fly various national flags: the white ensign (Royal Navy), blue ensign (non-navy ships in public service), and red ensign (merchant ships), each of which is compo...

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Antique 1890s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Wool

U.S. Navy Jack With 37 Stars an Entirely Hand-Sewn Example Made by Annin
U.S. Navy Jack With 37 Stars an Entirely Hand-Sewn Example Made by Annin

U.S. Navy Jack With 37 Stars an Entirely Hand-Sewn Example Made by Annin

Located in York County, PA

Because the British fly various national flags: the white ensign (Royal Navy), blue ensign (non-navy ships in public service), and red ensign (merchant ships), each of which is compo...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

U.S Navy Jack With 30 Stars, Entirely Hand-Sewn, Pre-Civil War Example
U.S Navy Jack With 30 Stars, Entirely Hand-Sewn, Pre-Civil War Example

U.S Navy Jack With 30 Stars, Entirely Hand-Sewn, Pre-Civil War Example

Located in York County, PA

Because the British fly various national flags: the white ensign (Royal Navy), blue ensign (non-navy ships in public service), and red ensign (merchant ships), each of which is compo...

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Located in London, by appointment only

Scottish, after 1837. This particular carving of the Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom as used in Scotland is marvellous for the tremendous vitality of the Unicorn and Lions. It ...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Early Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

A racing flag from the Royal Sailing Yacht Britannia, circa 1936
A racing flag from the Royal Sailing Yacht Britannia, circa 1936

A racing flag from the Royal Sailing Yacht Britannia, circa 1936

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A racing flag from the Royal Sailing Yacht Britannia, circa 1936. This large racing flag was made from pieced wool bunting with machine stitched bunting and a canvas sleeve stamped ‘...

Category

Vintage 1930s English Nautical Objects

Materials

Textile

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