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Commissioning Pennant

U.S War Department Commissioning Pennant with 13 Stars
U.S War Department Commissioning Pennant with 13 Stars

U.S War Department Commissioning Pennant with 13 Stars

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H 68.5 in W 49 in D 2.5 in

U.S War Department Commissioning Pennant with 13 Stars

Located in York County, PA

EXTREMELY RARE U.S. WAR DEPARTMENT COMMISSIONING PENNANT WITH 13 STARS, A REVERSAL OF THE U.S. NAVY

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20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Wool

Hand-Sewn 13 Star Cornflower Blue 32 Foot Commission Pennant circa 1845-1865
Hand-Sewn 13 Star Cornflower Blue 32 Foot Commission Pennant circa 1845-1865

Hand-Sewn 13 Star Cornflower Blue 32 Foot Commission Pennant circa 1845-1865

Located in York County, PA

ENTIRELY HAND-SEWN, 32-FOOT, SHIP’S COMMISSION PENNANT OF THE 1845-1865 ERA, A HOMEMADE, COTTON

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

Commission Pennant with 13 Stars, like for Private Vessel, Ca 1892-1910
Commission Pennant with 13 Stars, like for Private Vessel, Ca 1892-1910

Commission Pennant with 13 Stars, like for Private Vessel, Ca 1892-1910

Located in York County, PA

Commission pennants are the distinguishing mark of a commissioned U.S. Navy ship. Flown at the

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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Wool

Intricate Blown Glass Ship, Late 19th Century
Intricate Blown Glass Ship, Late 19th Century

Intricate Blown Glass Ship, Late 19th Century

$5,500

H 9 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in

Intricate Blown Glass Ship, Late 19th Century

Located in York County, PA

billowing commission pennant and flag, probably Czechoslovakia, last quarter of the 19th century This

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Nautical Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

British Sailor's Woolwork of Named HMS Atalanta Coming into Port
British Sailor's Woolwork of Named HMS Atalanta Coming into Port

British Sailor's Woolwork of Named HMS Atalanta Coming into Port

Located in Downingtown, PA

white commissioning pennant from her mainmast. Below the ship, her name is stitched: "HMS Atlanta

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork of the Screw Frigate H.M.S. Fox
British Sailor's Woolwork of the Screw Frigate H.M.S. Fox

British Sailor's Woolwork of the Screw Frigate H.M.S. Fox

Located in Downingtown, PA

with white ripples, flying the White Ensign from the stern and a long, white commissioning pennant

Category

Antique 1870s English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

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

"ensign" is flown at the stern (back), and the commission pennant is flown from the main mast. When under

Category

Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Wool

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U.s. Navy Commissioning Pennant
U.s. Navy Commissioning Pennant

U.s. Navy Commissioning Pennant

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H NaN in W NaN in

U.s. Navy Commissioning Pennant

Located in York County, PA

U.S. NAVY COMMISSIONING PENNANT BELONGING TO U.S. NAVY SUBMARINE CAPTAIN WILLIAM ROSS BANKS, WWII

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20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

7-Star United States Naval Commissioning Pennant
7-Star United States Naval Commissioning Pennant

7-Star United States Naval Commissioning Pennant

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H 13.75 in W 42.75 in D 2 in

7-Star United States Naval Commissioning Pennant

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This is a 7-Star Naval Commissioning Pennant, circa 1892-WWI. A naval commissioning pennant is

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Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

13 Star U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant
13 Star U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant

13 Star U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant

Located in York County, PA

13 STAR US NAVY COMMISSIONING PENNANT, 1876 ERA, A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE WITH HAND-SEWN STARS

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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant with 7 Stars
U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant with 7 Stars

U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant with 7 Stars

Located in York County, PA

U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant with seven stars, A 4 Ft. Example, WWI-WWII era (1917-1945

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Mid-20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant with 13 Stars
U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant with 13 Stars

U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant with 13 Stars

Located in York County, PA

US NAVY COMMISSIONING PENNANT WITH 13 STARS IN A STAGGERED ROW, 1876 ERA, A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL

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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Rare 26 Star U.s. Navy Commissioning Pennant
Rare 26 Star U.s. Navy Commissioning Pennant

Rare 26 Star U.s. Navy Commissioning Pennant

Located in York County, PA

RARE 26 STAR U.S. NAVY COMMISSIONING PENNANT, 55 FEET ON THE FLY, 1837-1845, MICHIGAN STATEHOOD

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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant with 7 Stars
U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant with 7 Stars

U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant with 7 Stars

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H 29.5 in W 90.75 in D 2.5 in

U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant with 7 Stars

Located in York County, PA

U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant with 7 stars, possibly made aboard ship, circa 1864-1865

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Antique 1860s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

13 Star U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant, 1876 Era
13 Star U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant, 1876 Era

13 Star U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant, 1876 Era

Located in York County, PA

13 STAR US NAVY COMMISSIONING PENNANT, 1876 ERA, A RARE AND BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE WITH HAND-SEWN STARS

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20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

U.S. Navy Homeward-Bound or Commissioning Pennant with 10 Stars
U.S. Navy Homeward-Bound or Commissioning Pennant with 10 Stars

U.S. Navy Homeward-Bound or Commissioning Pennant with 10 Stars

Located in York County, PA

U.S. NAVY HOMEWARD-BOUND OR COMMISSIONING PENNANT WITH 10 STARS, PROBABLY MADE ABOARD SHIP

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Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

U.S. Coast Guard 13-Star Commissioning Pennant, circa Early 20th Century
U.S. Coast Guard 13-Star Commissioning Pennant, circa Early 20th Century

U.S. Coast Guard 13-Star Commissioning Pennant, circa Early 20th Century

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Presented is an original 13-star Coast Guard commissioning pennant flag with blue stars set against

Category

Early 20th Century American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Fabric

U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant with 7 Stars WWI-WWII Era (1917-1945)
U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant with 7 Stars WWI-WWII Era (1917-1945)

U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant with 7 Stars WWI-WWII Era (1917-1945)

Located in York County, PA

U.S. NAVY COMMISSIONING PENNANT WITH 7 STARS, WWI-WWII ERA (1917-1945): 7 star nautical

Category

Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

RARE, 6-STAR, U.S. NAVY COMMISSIONING PENNANT, ONE OF TWO KNOWN
RARE, 6-STAR, U.S. NAVY COMMISSIONING PENNANT, ONE OF TWO KNOWN

RARE, 6-STAR, U.S. NAVY COMMISSIONING PENNANT, ONE OF TWO KNOWN

Located in York County, PA

RARE, 6-STAR, U.S. NAVY COMMISSIONING PENNANT, ONE OF TWO KNOWN, ENTIRELY HAND-SEWN, 1876 ERA:

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Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Thirty-Four Foot U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant With 13 Stars
Thirty-Four Foot U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant With 13 Stars

Thirty-Four Foot U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant With 13 Stars

Located in York County, PA

THIRTY-FOUR-FOOT U.S. NAVY COMMISSIONING PENNANT WITH 13 STARS, CIVIL WAR PERIOD (1861-65

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Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

U.S. Coast Guard or Revenue Cutter Service Commissioning Pennant
U.S. Coast Guard or Revenue Cutter Service Commissioning Pennant

U.S. Coast Guard or Revenue Cutter Service Commissioning Pennant

Located in York County, PA

U.S. COAST GUARD OR REVENUE CUTTER SERVICE COMMISSIONING PENNANT, 1910-WWII ERA:

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Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

U.S Navy Homeward-Bound or Commissioning Pennant with 10 Stars, Signed "Jordan"
U.S Navy Homeward-Bound or Commissioning Pennant with 10 Stars, Signed "Jordan"

U.S Navy Homeward-Bound or Commissioning Pennant with 10 Stars, Signed "Jordan"

Located in York County, PA

RARE U.S. NAVY HOMEWARD-BOUND OR COMMISSIONING PENNANT WITH 10 STARS, SIGNED "JORDAN", CA 1890-1895

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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

WWII U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant from the U.S.S Caswell
WWII U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant from the U.S.S Caswell

WWII U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant from the U.S.S Caswell

Located in York County, PA

WWII U.S. NAVY COMMISSIONING PENNANT FROM THE U.S.S. CASWELL, TOLLAND-CLASS ATTACK CARGO SHIP

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Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

48 Star Flag and Matching Commissioning Pennant of the WWII Era
48 Star Flag and Matching Commissioning Pennant of the WWII Era

48 Star Flag and Matching Commissioning Pennant of the WWII Era

Located in York County, PA

48 STAR FLAG & MATCHING COMMISSIONING PENNANT OF THE WWII ERA, SELDOM EVER FOUND IN A MATCHING PAIR

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Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

U.S Navy Commission Homeward Bound Pennant with 14 Stars, Made by El Rowe & Sons
U.S Navy Commission Homeward Bound Pennant with 14 Stars, Made by El Rowe & Sons

U.S Navy Commission Homeward Bound Pennant with 14 Stars, Made by El Rowe & Sons

Located in York County, PA

U.S. NAVY COMMISSION OR HOMEWARD-BOUND PENNANT WITH 14 STARS, MADE BY E.L. ROWE AND SONS OF

Category

Antique 1890s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Wool

WWII 48 Star US Navy Flag & Pennant from 1st Ship to Anchor in Japanese Waters
WWII 48 Star US Navy Flag & Pennant from 1st Ship to Anchor in Japanese Waters

WWII 48 Star US Navy Flag & Pennant from 1st Ship to Anchor in Japanese Waters

Located in York County, PA

48 STAR FLAG & MATCHING COMMISSIONING PENNANT OF THE WWII ERA, SELDOM EVER FOUND IN A MATCHING PAIR

Category

Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

Civil War Era Broadside/Flyer with an Image of a 34 Star Flag
Civil War Era Broadside/Flyer with an Image of a 34 Star Flag

Civil War Era Broadside/Flyer with an Image of a 34 Star Flag

Located in York County, PA

. Above the flag is a commissioning pennant style streamer, finished at the end with a tassel and with

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20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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

field, as the American jack. While commission pennants and jacks were the most basic of Naval signals

Category

Antique 1890s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Wool

Burgee Style Swallowtail Jack Made by Annin & Company, Ca 1866-1880
Burgee Style Swallowtail Jack Made by Annin & Company, Ca 1866-1880

Burgee Style Swallowtail Jack Made by Annin & Company, Ca 1866-1880

Located in York County, PA

flag, or "ensign," is flown at the stern (back), and a commission pennant is flown from the main mast

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Wool

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

bow (front), the national flag or "ensign" is flown at the stern (back), and the commission pennant is

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Mid-20th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

48 Star Jack on the Original Turned Staff
48 Star Jack on the Original Turned Staff

48 Star Jack on the Original Turned Staff

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H 49.25 in W 34 in D 4 in

48 Star Jack on the Original Turned Staff

Located in York County, PA

flag or "ensign" is flown at the stern (back), and the commission pennant is flown from the

Category

Mid-20th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

45 Star Antique American Naval Jack, ca 1896-1908
45 Star Antique American Naval Jack, ca 1896-1908

45 Star Antique American Naval Jack, ca 1896-1908

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H 81.5 in W 98.75 in D 2.5 in

45 Star Antique American Naval Jack, ca 1896-1908

Located in York County, PA

“narrow” pennant, commonly referred to today as ‘commission pennants.’ The American Navy jack, often

Category

Antique 1890s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Wool

13 Star Jack With a Superellipse Variant of a Diamond Configuration
13 Star Jack With a Superellipse Variant of a Diamond Configuration

13 Star Jack With a Superellipse Variant of a Diamond Configuration

Located in York County, PA

stern (back), and a commission pennant is flown from the main mast. When under way, the Jack is furled

Category

Antique 1880s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Wool

Rare Homemade Example of the "Grand Union" First National Flag of America
Rare Homemade Example of the "Grand Union" First National Flag of America

Rare Homemade Example of the "Grand Union" First National Flag of America

Located in York County, PA

commissioning pennant at the top mast. While the British East Indies Company used an almost identical flag as

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Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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

flown at the stern (back), and the commission pennant is flown from the main mast. When under way, the

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Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Antique American U.S Navy Jack with 38 Hand-Sewn Stars and a Rare Maker's Mark
Antique American U.S Navy Jack with 38 Hand-Sewn Stars and a Rare Maker's Mark

Antique American U.S Navy Jack with 38 Hand-Sewn Stars and a Rare Maker's Mark

Located in York County, PA

this name), and a commission pennant. The American Navy jack, often referred to simply as the "jack

Category

Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Wool

48 Star U.S Navy Jack, Made at Mare Island, California, Dated 1941
48 Star U.S Navy Jack, Made at Mare Island, California, Dated 1941

48 Star U.S Navy Jack, Made at Mare Island, California, Dated 1941

Located in York County, PA

at the bow (front), the national flag or "ensign" is flown at the stern (back), and the commission

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Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Pair Of Exceptionally Graphic And Colorful Kerchiefs
Pair Of Exceptionally Graphic And Colorful Kerchiefs

Pair Of Exceptionally Graphic And Colorful Kerchiefs

Located in York County, PA

in oval medallions, flanked by billowing flags, commissioning pennants, and a patriotic shield, on

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Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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

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

Located in York County, PA

bow (front), the national flag or "ensign" is flown at the stern (back), and the commission pennant is

Category

Mid-20th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

48 Star U.S. Navy Jack, Made During WWII at Mare Island, California, 1942
48 Star U.S. Navy Jack, Made During WWII at Mare Island, California, 1942

48 Star U.S. Navy Jack, Made During WWII at Mare Island, California, 1942

Located in York County, PA

), and the commission pennant is flown from the main mast. When under way, the Jack is furled and the

Category

Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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

at the bow (front), the national flag or "ensign" is flown at the stern (back), and the commission

Category

Vintage 1940s 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

bow (front), the national flag or "ensign" is flown at the stern (back), and the commission pennant is

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

48 Star U.S Navy Jack Flown on the USS FT. Mandan, ca 1945
48 Star U.S Navy Jack Flown on the USS FT. Mandan, ca 1945

48 Star U.S Navy Jack Flown on the USS FT. Mandan, ca 1945

Located in York County, PA

), and the commission pennant is flown from the main mast. When under way, the Jack is furled and the

Category

Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Wool

Pair Of Kerchiefs From The 1904 Presidential Campaign: Roosevelt
Pair Of Kerchiefs From The 1904 Presidential Campaign: Roosevelt

Pair Of Kerchiefs From The 1904 Presidential Campaign: Roosevelt

Located in York County, PA

, commissioning pennants, and a patriotic shield, on top of which is perched a large, spread-winged eagle. These

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Early 20th 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

"ensign" is flown at the stern (back), and the commission pennant is flown from the at the main mast. When

Category

Antique Mid-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

flag or "ensign" is flown at the stern (back), and the commission pennant is flown from at the main

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American 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

flag or "ensign" is flown at the stern (back), and the commission pennant is flown from the at the main

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Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Antique 13-Star United States Naval Commissioning Pennant
Antique 13-Star United States Naval Commissioning Pennant

Antique 13-Star United States Naval Commissioning Pennant

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This is a 13-Star Naval Commissioning Pennant, circa 1880-1890. A naval commissioning pennant is

Category

Antique 1880s American Nautical Objects

Materials

Fabric

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