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U.S. NAVY SHIP'S COMMISSION PENNANT

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Militaria Start Price:375.00 USD Estimated At:750.00 - 1,250.00 USD
U.S. NAVY SHIP'S COMMISSION PENNANT
U.S. NAVY SHIP'S COMMISSION PENNANT. CW period U.S. Navy commissioning pennant (indicating that the ship was officially in service of the U.S. government). Pennant shaped flag is 9 on its hoist by 197" (16.5 feet) on its fly; all hand sewn. Forward portion consists of a dark blue wool bunting section, 9" wide at the hoist tapering to 7-1/4". Bearing thirteen (13) white cotton, 3-3/4" diameter (2-3/4" diameter on reverse) 5-pointed stars, set in two horizontal staggered rows (7 over 6) and appliquéd to the obverse and with the reverse of the blue cut away to expose the star's shape. Remainder of flag is composed of a red over a white stripe, respectively 3-3/8" wide over 3-3/4" wide at blue and tapering to a point at its fly end. Heading is made from white (now turned tan) cotton twill weave canvas, 1-3/8" wide, with a hand whipped buttonhole eyelet at each end and is marked with stitched initials "J.P.W.". Followed by inked letters "[W}illets/1863". Comes with a cabinet size, sepia tone photograph of Willets in later years taken at Jersey City, New Jersey. Condition: Excellent with only minor mothing. 4-55105 (750-1,250)"