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)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3107	$3,910.00	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) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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