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Navy Flags

D-Day Flag, 1940s, one of the first American flags flown on June 6th, 1944.
D-Day Flag, 1940s, one of the first American flags flown on June 6th, 1944.

D-Day Flag, 1940s, one of the first American flags flown on June 6th, 1944.

By United States Navy

Located in London, GB

An original, battle -scarred, 48 -star US flag from the minesweeper USS YMS -381, one of the first boats to start Operation Neptune. This flag is one of the rarest items from D -Day ...

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Vintage 1940s American Historical Memorabilia

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Fabric

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

B.J. Robinson [Wearing Navy Signal Flag]

B.J. Robinson [Wearing Navy Signal Flag]

By George Dureau

Located in New York, NY

B.J. Robinson [Wearing Navy Signal Flag] 1982 Signed, titled, dated, and numbered, recto Gelatin silver print (Edition of 10) 20 x 16, sheet Contact gallery for price.

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1980s Contemporary Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Sailor's Woolwork Picture, Royal Navy Ship & Flags of All Nations, circa 1875
Sailor's Woolwork Picture, Royal Navy Ship & Flags of All Nations, circa 1875

Sailor's Woolwork Picture, Royal Navy Ship & Flags of All Nations, circa 1875

Located in Downingtown, PA

Sailor's Woolwork Picture, Royal Navy Ship and Flags of All Nations Circa 1875–1890 This elaborate and finely worked woolwork centers on a circular medallion depicting a Royal Navy ...

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Nautical Objects

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Wool

WPA Style Cast Stone Garden Flag Bearer Statue of a Handsome Navy Sailor
WPA Style Cast Stone Garden Flag Bearer Statue of a Handsome Navy Sailor

WPA Style Cast Stone Garden Flag Bearer Statue of a Handsome Navy Sailor

By WPA

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

WPA Style Cast Stone Garden Flag Bearer Statue of a Handsome Navy Sailor Artistic influences of the American WPA School A rare WPA-style cast stone garden flag bearer statue, depi...

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20th Century American Art Deco Statues

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Cast Stone, Iron

1980s Gucci Flag GG Logo Embroidered Navy Blue Cap Sleeve Tank T-Shirt Medium
1980s Gucci Flag GG Logo Embroidered Navy Blue Cap Sleeve Tank T-Shirt Medium

1980s Gucci Flag GG Logo Embroidered Navy Blue Cap Sleeve Tank T-Shirt Medium

By Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This Gucci top from the 1980s is cut in a fitted silhouette in navy blue with cap sleeves. A GG logo surrounded by nautical sailing flags is embroidered at the bust.

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1980s Italian Blouses and Tops

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

Located in York County, PA

Navy flags of the WWI-WWII era. The triangular patches of wool at the top and bottom of the hoist are called gussets.

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Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Wool

Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Flag Vesta Case
Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Flag Vesta Case

Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Flag Vesta Case

By Joseph Walton

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The anterior surface is embellished with a central enamel design depicting British Navy Code of Signal flags: 'Blue Ball' - a white flag with a blue center, a red flag with a yellow ...

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Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century British Union Flag, ca 1918-1952
Early 20th Century British Union Flag, ca 1918-1952

Early 20th Century British Union Flag, ca 1918-1952

Located in York County, PA

Various reasons to have produced such a flag do not include use as a port-of-call / courtesy flag (flown out of respect by a foreign ship when entering a British port, in this case),...

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Mid-20th Century English Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Wool

Rare 13 Star Civil War Flag in the Trumbull Pattern w/ 36 Stars on the Reverse
Rare 13 Star Civil War Flag in the Trumbull Pattern w/ 36 Stars on the Reverse

Rare 13 Star Civil War Flag in the Trumbull Pattern w/ 36 Stars on the Reverse

Located in York County, PA

Because 34 and 35 star flags were made and kept in significant supply by the War Department, as well as the Navy, flags with 36 stars are virtually non-existent among regulation Civi...

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

"The Flag of Our Own Time" Equitable Life Assurance Company Calendar Set of Six
"The Flag of Our Own Time" Equitable Life Assurance Company Calendar Set of Six

"The Flag of Our Own Time" Equitable Life Assurance Company Calendar Set of Six

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

The months of May and June introduce “Our Pine Tree Flag of the Navy (1776),” a design commissioned under the authority of George Washington in 1775 for the fledgling American naval ...

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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Prints

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Paper

Original Vintage Poster War Savings Are Warships Norman Wilkinson WWII Navy Sea
Original Vintage Poster War Savings Are Warships Norman Wilkinson WWII Navy Sea

Original Vintage Poster War Savings Are Warships Norman Wilkinson WWII Navy Sea

By Norman Wilkinson

Located in London, GB

Dramatic artwork by the notable British artist and illustrator Norman Wilkinson (1878-1971) depicting a military convoy of Royal Navy ships at sea flying flags with thick smoke risin...

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Vintage 1940s British Posters

Materials

Paper

Early 20th Century Japanese Embroidered Military Souvenir
Early 20th Century Japanese Embroidered Military Souvenir

Early 20th Century Japanese Embroidered Military Souvenir

Located in Fort Collins, CO

Beautiful and extraordinarily rare 5400early 20th Century hand embroidered panel, commissioned to a Japanese artisan for a European sailor to document his travels in the navy. The pa...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Folk Art Tapestries

Materials

Silk, Glass, Walnut

"7th War Loan. Now- All Together" Vintage WWII Poster by C.C. Beall, 1945
"7th War Loan. Now- All Together" Vintage WWII Poster by C.C. Beall, 1945

"7th War Loan. Now- All Together" Vintage WWII Poster by C.C. Beall, 1945

By C. C. Beall

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Beall based the image of this poster on the famous Joe Rosenthal photograph of five U.S. marines and a Navy soldier raising the American flag over the battle-scarred landscape of the...

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Vintage 1940s American Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

Victorian Ceramic Match Striker with hand-painted St George's, England 1890.
Victorian Ceramic Match Striker with hand-painted St George's, England 1890.

Victorian Ceramic Match Striker with hand-painted St George's, England 1890.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The surface of the ceramic body is embellished with hand-painted St George's - British Royal Navy Ships Flags. Stamped on the bottom "trade mark, S and S" and number "7127".

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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

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

Navy site that I am aware of. But we know that the Navy sometimes procured flags from flag-makers directly, when manufacture was neither convenient nor practical.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Wool

Splice the Main Brace, Painting, Acrylic on Paper

Splice the Main Brace, Painting, Acrylic on Paper

By Anthony Dunphy

Located in Yardley, PA

In the navy a hoist of four flags,alpha,delta,two and eight meant that an extra ration of rum would be issued to everyone in celebration of a major event.

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2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

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Rare Vintage US Navy Signal Flag WWII Era
Rare Vintage US Navy Signal Flag WWII Era

Rare Vintage US Navy Signal Flag WWII Era

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H 31 in W 34 in D 2 in

Rare Vintage US Navy Signal Flag WWII Era

By United States Navy

Located in Acworth, GA

Very rare WWII era US Navy signal flag called a "Deploy" flag or "DEPLOYMENT" flag.

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Vintage 1940s American American Classical Nautical Objects

Materials

Wool

British Navy Liberation Flag, 1944
British Navy Liberation Flag, 1944

British Navy Liberation Flag, 1944

Unavailable

H 0.08 in W 27.56 in D 17.72 in

British Navy Liberation Flag, 1944

Located in Gent, BE

For your consideration, A original handmade liberation flag. Handmade in the time period 1944-1945. People craftily made and hid these flags until the arriving liberation forces p...

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Ermenegildo Zegna Navy Blue Flag Print Silk Tie
Ermenegildo Zegna Navy Blue Flag Print Silk Tie

Ermenegildo Zegna Navy Blue Flag Print Silk Tie

By Ermenegildo Zegna

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Pick this Ermenegildo Zegna tie to give your look an eye catching element. It is cut from silk and detailed with flag prints. It is finished with the brand label on the back.

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2010s Ties

Berca Navy Blue Sailing Flag Little Oar Back Sterling Silver Cufflinks
Berca Navy Blue Sailing Flag Little Oar Back Sterling Silver Cufflinks

Berca Navy Blue Sailing Flag Little Oar Back Sterling Silver Cufflinks

By Berca Atelier

Located in Valenza, IT

Unique, Chic yet Timeless, Navy Blue Hand Enameled Sailing Flag, Little Oar back, Sterling Silver Cufflinks.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Royal Prussian Navy Warflag, 1914-1918
Royal Prussian Navy Warflag, 1914-1918

Royal Prussian Navy Warflag, 1914-1918

Unavailable

H 52.76 in W 72.84 in D 0.79 in

Royal Prussian Navy Warflag, 1914-1918

Located in Gent, BE

The Prussian Royal Navy used this flag from 1903 - 1918. This flag belonged to a cruiser or fregat that had made plenty of sea miles and seen its fair share of hostile encounters.

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Vintage 1910s German Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Essex Crystal Victorian Gold Navy Flag Ring
Essex Crystal Victorian Gold Navy Flag Ring

Essex Crystal Victorian Gold Navy Flag Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

With a domed round rock crystal reverse intaglio painted to depict three colors Navy flag To a rose-cut diamond frame mounted in silver and 18Kt Gold.

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Crystal, 18k Gold, Gold

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

The numeral is a size designation. The flag has four grommets. This heavy-duty feature is indicative of flags made for Navy use.

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Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

Framed Antique Naval Flag, circa 1900
Framed Antique Naval Flag, circa 1900

Framed Antique Naval Flag, circa 1900

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H 57.25 in W 87.5 in D 2 in

Framed Antique Naval Flag, circa 1900

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

The flag that first appeared officially in Navy Signal books in the late 1800s eventually came to be used to represent both landing party battalions as well as the Navy as a whole un...

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Early 20th Century American Nautical Objects

Materials

Cotton

Framed Antique Naval Flag, circa 1900
Framed Antique Naval Flag, circa 1900

Framed Antique Naval Flag, circa 1900

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H 57.25 in W 87.5 in D 2 in

Framed Antique Naval Flag, circa 1900

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

The flag that first appeared officially in Navy Signal books in the late 1800s eventually came to be used to represent both landing party battalions as well as the Navy as a whole un...

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Early 20th Century American Nautical Objects

Antique 20th Century Russian Solid Silver & Enamel Naval Page Turner, circa 1910
Antique 20th Century Russian Solid Silver & Enamel Naval Page Turner, circa 1910

Antique 20th Century Russian Solid Silver & Enamel Naval Page Turner, circa 1910

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 20th century rare Imperial Russian solid silver and hand-painted enamel page turner, the silver handle beautifully enamelled with the St-Petersburg navy flag, the edges decor...

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Early 20th Century Russian More Desk Accessories

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Silver, Enamel

13 Star Antique American Flag w/ Enormous Hand-Sewn Stars, US Navy
13 Star Antique American Flag w/ Enormous Hand-Sewn Stars, US Navy

13 Star Antique American Flag w/ Enormous Hand-Sewn Stars, US Navy

Located in York County, PA

Keeping the count low allowed for better visibility and for this reason the U.S. Navy flew 13 star flags on small craft. Flag experts disagree about the precisely when the Navy bega...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Other Political and Patriotic Memorab...

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Wool

13 Stars, U.S Navy Small Boat Ensign Made at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, NYC, 1907
13 Stars, U.S Navy Small Boat Ensign Made at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, NYC, 1907

13 Stars, U.S Navy Small Boat Ensign Made at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, NYC, 1907

By United States Navy

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 Other Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Wool

WWII American Flag with 48 Stars
WWII American Flag with 48 Stars

WWII American Flag with 48 Stars

Located in York County, PA

Though unsigned, the flag appears to be of U.S. Navy manufacture. While U.S. involvement in the Second World War (1941-1945) necessitated the acquisition of flags from many sources f...

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Vintage 1940s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Wool

English Sailor's Woolwork Picture of a Full Dressed Ship
English Sailor's Woolwork Picture of a Full Dressed Ship

English Sailor's Woolwork Picture of a Full Dressed Ship

Located in Downingtown, PA

This good-sized woolie or woolwork depicts a port side view of a first rate battleship of the line at anchor, fully dressed with assorted flags rigged from the three masts with the t...

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Antique 1860s English Folk Art Decorative Art

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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

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Wool

13-Star Antique American Flag, Hopkinson Star Pattern, circa 1890-1910
13-Star Antique American Flag, Hopkinson Star Pattern, circa 1890-1910

13-Star Antique American Flag, Hopkinson Star Pattern, circa 1890-1910

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Francis Hopkinson's submission of designs to the Continental Congress, which included the design of the first Great Seal and a representation of the American Flag, included the 3-2-3...

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Antique 1890s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Textile

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

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

13 star American national flag of the type flown by the U.S. Navy in the 1870-1880's period.

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Antique 19th 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

Navy flew 13 star flags on small boats throughout the 19th century, particularly the second half.

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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 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

This particular 13 star flag is of the type flown by the U.S. Navy in the 1870-80's.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

13-Star, Small Scale Flag
13-Star, Small Scale Flag

13-Star, Small Scale Flag

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H 40.5 in W 60 in D 2 in

13-Star, Small Scale Flag

Located in York County, PA

Applying the same logic as the U.S. Navy, flag-makers chose the 13 star count rather than the full complement of stars for sake of ease and visibility.

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Antique Late 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

13 Star, Medallion Pattern Small Scale Flag
13 Star, Medallion Pattern Small Scale Flag

13 Star, Medallion Pattern Small Scale Flag

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H 34 in W 48.5 in D 2.5 in

13 Star, Medallion Pattern Small Scale Flag

Located in York County, PA

Applying the same logic as the U.S. Navy, flag-makers chose the 13 star count rather than the full complement of stars for sake of ease and visibility.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

13 Star Antique American Flag in a 3-2-3-2-3 Pattern, Brooklyn Navy Yard, 1903
13 Star Antique American Flag in a 3-2-3-2-3 Pattern, Brooklyn Navy Yard, 1903

13 Star Antique American Flag in a 3-2-3-2-3 Pattern, Brooklyn Navy Yard, 1903

Located in York County, PA

NAVY SMALL BOAT ENSIGN, SIGNED & DATED 1903, MADE AT THE BROOKLYN NAVY YARD IN NEW YORK CITY 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

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Wool

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

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Navy Flags For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of navy flags available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct navy flags — often made from fabric, wool and cotton — can elevate any home. Navy flags have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Hermès, Berca Atelier and Cartier each produced beautiful navy flags that are worth considering.

How Much are Navy Flags?

Prices for navy flags can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, navy flags begin at $1 and can go as high as $18,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,862.