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.
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H 74.5 in W 70.5 in D 5 in
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 EXAMPLE, WITH 13 STARS ON A CORNFLOWER BLUE CANTON, IN A BEAUTIFUL STATE OF PRESERVATI...
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H 32.5 in W 39 in D 3 in
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.
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Intricate Blown Glass Ship, Late 19th Century
Located in York County, PA
Billowing down from the very top is a long, red commission pennant that wraps around a waving red flag.
Blown Glass
British Sailor's Full-Rigged Royal Navy Woolwork, Circa 1875
Located in Downingtown, PA
The inclusion of the White Ensign and the commissioning pennant reflects the patriotic sentiment of the era and the central role of the Navy in British life.
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Sails of the Empire: A Full-Rigged Royal Navy Woolie
Located in Downingtown, PA
The inclusion of the White Ensign and the commissioning pennant reflects the patriotic sentiment of the era and the central role of the Navy in British life.
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British Sailor's Woolwork of Named HMS Atalanta Coming into Port
Located in Downingtown, PA
The vessel correctly flies the White Ensign from the stern and a long white commissioning pennant from her mainmast. Below the ship, her name is stitched: "HMS Atlanta."
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British Sailor's Woolwork of the Screw Frigate H.M.S. Fox
Located in Downingtown, PA
The ship cuts through a calm sea patterned with white ripples, flying the White Ensign from the stern and a long, white commissioning pennant (complete with tassel) from the mainmast...
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British Sailor's Woolwork Picture of Five Ships Off a Coastline
Located in Downingtown, PA
This centerpiece vessel, shown under full sail, features a steam-assisted ram-bowed hull and proudly flies the British White Ensign alongside a long commissioning pennant. The surrou...
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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
When at anchor or moored, the jack is flown at the bow (front), the national flag or "ensign" is flown at the stern (back), and the commission pennant is flown from the main mast. Wh...
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U.s. Navy Commissioning Pennant
Located in York County, PA
Commissioning pennants are the distinguishing mark of a commissioned U.S.
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 flown at all times as long as a ship is in commissioned status, except when a flag offi...
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: Commissioning pennants are the distinguishing mark of a commissioned U.S.
U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant with 7 Stars
Located in York County, PA
Commissioning pennants are the distinguishing mark of a commissioned U.S.
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 EXAMPLE WITH HAND-SEWN STARS: Commissioning pennants are the distinguishing mark of ...
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: Commissioning pennants are the distinguishing mark of a commissioned U.S.
U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant with 7 Stars
Located in York County, PA
Commissioning pennants are the distinguishing mark of a commissioned U.S.
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: Commissioning pennants are the distinguishing mark of a commissioned U.S.
U.S. Navy Homeward-Bound or Commissioning Pennant with 10 Stars
Located in York County, PA
NAVY HOMEWARD-BOUND OR COMMISSIONING PENNANT WITH 10 STARS, PROBABLY MADE ABOARD SHIP, PROBABLY PRE-CIVIL WAR, CA 1835-1860: Commissioning pennants are the distinguishing mark of...
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H 14.25 in W 42.25 in D 1.13 in
U.S. Coast Guard 13-Star Commissioning Pennant, circa Early 20th Century
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This long pennant flag served as a U.S. Coast Guard commissioning pennant for an active vessel under commission.
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U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant with 7 Stars WWI-WWII Era (1917-1945)
Located in York County, PA
Commissioning pennants are the distinguishing mark of a commissioned U.S.
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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: Commissioning pennants are the distinguishing mark of a commissioned U.S.
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), ENTIRELY HAND SEWN: Commissioning pennants are the distinguishing mark of a commission...
U.S. Coast Guard or Revenue Cutter Service Commissioning Pennant
Located in York County, PA
COAST GUARD OR REVENUE CUTTER SERVICE COMMISSIONING PENNANT, 1910-WWII ERA: United States Revenue Cutter Service or U.S.
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H 73.5 in W 50 in D 2.5 in
U.S Navy Homeward-Bound or Commissioning Pennant with 10 Stars, Signed "Jordan"
Located in York County, PA
NAVY HOMEWARD-BOUND OR COMMISSIONING PENNANT WITH 10 STARS, SIGNED "JORDAN", CA 1890-1895: Commissioning pennants are the distinguishing mark of a commissioned U.S.
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, COMMISSIONED DEC. 13, 1944, THAT PARTICIPATED IN OKINAWA IN SUPPORT OF THE 6TH MARINES:...
Civil War Era U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant, Signed Horstmann, Philadelphia
Located in York County, PA
Civil War Era U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant, Extremely Rare with the Full Compliment of 36 Stars Reflecting the Number of States During its Period of Manufacture, Signed Horstmann,...
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, BROUGHT HOME BY U.S.
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H 44.5 in W 65.5 in
Twenty-Foot U.S. Navy Commissioning Pennant With 13 Stars In A Two Row Arragement
Located in York County, PA
TWENTY-FOOT U.S. NAVY COMMISSIONING PENNANT WITH 13 STARS IN A TWO ROW ARRANGEMENT ON A DUSTY BLUE CANTON, WITH A PRESENTATION INSCRIPTION, 1876 - 1892: Commissioning pennants are...
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H 78.25 in W 91 in D 5 in
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.
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H 45 in W 66 in D 2.5 in
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, BROUGHT HOME BY U.S.
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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 tasseled cord wrapped around the staff at the hoist.
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H 30 in W 40.25 in D 2.5 in
44 Star Jack, Probably Made for Us on a Private Yacht or for U.S Navy Purposes
Located in York County, PA
This jack was found with three commission pennants of an unusual style, 6 feet in length, but wide and with 13 stars arranged in one row of 7 over a row of 6.
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H 46.5 in W 61.75 in D 2.5 in
Burgee Style Swallowtail Jack Made by Annin & Company, Ca 1866-1880
Located in York County, PA
When at anchor or moored, the jack is flown at the bow (front), the national flag, or "ensign," is flown at the stern (back), and a commission pennant is flown from the main mast. Wh...
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48 Star U.S Navy Jack
Located in York County, PA
When at anchor or moored, the jack is flown at the bow (front), the national flag or "ensign" is flown at the stern (back), and the commission pennant is flown from the at the main m...
48 Star Jack on the Original Turned Staff
Located in York County, PA
When at anchor or moored, the jack is flown at the bow (front), the national flag or "ensign" is flown at the stern (back), and the commission pennant is flown from the at ...
45 Star Antique American Naval Jack, ca 1896-1908
Located in York County, PA
These included the American national flag, a Union Jack (not to be confused with the British Union Flag, often identified by this name), and a masthead or “narrow” pennant, commonly ...
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H 23.75 in W 35.25 in D 2.5 in
13 Star Jack With a Superellipse Variant of a Diamond Configuration
Located in York County, PA
When at anchor or moored, the jack is flown at the bow (front), the national flag or "ensign" is flown at the stern (back), and a commission pennant is flown from the main mast. When...
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H 38 in W 50 in D 2.5 in
Rare Homemade Example of the "Grand Union" First National Flag of America
Located in York County, PA
The image showed a heavily gunned ship flying a large Grand Union off the stern, with 9 instead of 13 stripes, accompanied by a small Union Jack flown off the bow and what appears to...
48 Star U.S. Navy Jack, Made at Mare Island, California
Located in York County, PA
When at anchor or moored, the jack is flown at the bow (front), the national flag or "ensign" is flown at the stern (back), and the commission pennant is flown from the main mast. Wh...
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H 52 in W 72.5 in D 2.5 in
Antique American U.S Navy Jack with 38 Hand-Sewn Stars and a Rare Maker's Mark
Located in York County, PA
These included the American national flag, a Union Jack (not to be confused with the British Union Flag, often identified by this name), and a commission pennant. The American Navy...
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48 Star U.S Navy Jack, Made at Mare Island, California, Dated 1941
Located in York County, PA
When at anchor or moored, the jack is flown at the bow (front), the national flag or "ensign" is flown at the stern (back), and the commission pennant is flown from the main mast. Wh...
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H 36.5 in W 49.5 in D 2.5 in
48 Star U.S. Navy Jack, Made During WWII at Mare Island, California, 1942
Located in York County, PA
When at anchor or moored, the jack is flown at the bow (front), the national flag or "ensign" is flown at the stern (back), and the commission pennant is flown from the mai...
48 Star U.S Navy Jack, Made at Mare Island California
Located in York County, PA
When at anchor or moored, the jack is flown at the bow (front), the national flag or "ensign" is flown at the stern (back), and the commission pennant is flown from the main mast. Wh...
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48 Star U.S Navy Jack Made at Mare Island, California Headquarters
Located in York County, PA
When at anchor or moored, the jack is flown at the bow (front), the national flag or "ensign" is flown at the stern (back), and the commission pennant is flown from the at the main m...
Pair Of Exceptionally Graphic And Colorful Kerchiefs
Located in York County, PA
In the Roosevelt-Fairbanks example, images of the two men appear in oval medallions, flanked by billowing flags, commissioning pennants, and a patriotic shield, on top of which is pe...
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H 32 in W 41 in D 2.5 in
U.S. Navy Jack With 37 Stars an Entirely Hand-Sewn Example Made by Annin
Located in York County, PA
When at anchor or moored, the jack is flown at the bow (front), the national flag or "ensign" is flown at the stern (back), and the commission pennant is flown from the main mast. Wh...
48 Star U.S Navy Jack Flown on the USS FT. Mandan, ca 1945
Located in York County, PA
When at anchor or moored, the jack is flown at the bow (front), the national flag or "ensign" is flown at the stern (back), and the commission pennant is flown from the main mast. Wh...
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Pair Of Kerchiefs From The 1904 Presidential Campaign: Roosevelt
Located in York County, PA
Images of the two men appear in oval medallions, flanked by billowing flags, commissioning pennants, and a patriotic shield, on top of which is perched a large, spread-winged eagle.
U.S Navy Jack With 30 Stars, Entirely Hand-Sewn, Pre-Civil War Example
Located in York County, PA
When at anchor or moored, the jack is flown at the bow (front), the national flag or "ensign" is flown at the stern (back), and the commission pennant is flown from the at the main m...
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H 48.75 in W 59.5 in D 2.5 in
U.S. Navy Jack with 30 Stars, Entirely Hand-Sewn, Pre- Civil War Example
Located in York County, PA
When at anchor or moored, the jack is flown at the bow (front), the national flag or "ensign" is flown at the stern (back), and the commission pennant is flown from at the main mast....
One Of the Earliest Flags in America: Authentic 15 Star US Navy Jack
Located in York County, PA
When at anchor or moored, the jack is flown at the bow (front), the national flag or "ensign" is flown at the stern (back), and the commission pennant is flown from the at the main m...
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 flown at all times as long as a ship is in commissioned status, except when a flag of...
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