EXTREMELY LARGE REAR ADMIRAL’S FLAG THAT BELONGED TO REAR ADMIRAL FREDERICK RODGERS.

EXTREMELY LARGE REAR ADMIRAL’S FLAG THAT BELONGED TO REAR ADMIRAL FREDERICK RODGERS. Giant navy blue flag that measures 35’ long x 18’ wide with two 5-1/2’ white stars mounted vertically in the center. This flag was used by Rear Admiral Rodgers when he took the cruiser U.S.S. New York on a tour to Japan in 1902. Upon Admiral Rodgers return to San Francisco he was reassigned as the Commandant of the New York Navy Yard and this flag was presented to him at that time. Accompanying this lot is the front page of the newspaper “The Pacific Commercial Advisor”, Honolulu, Hawaii territory, November 10, 1902, which has a photograph of the cruiser New York, flying this flag from her rear mast. The articles here give a detailed accounting of the Admiral’s visit to Japan. Also accompanying is a copy of a photograph of Admiral Rodgers in full dress uniform with his sword, gloves and chapeau. There are several other newspaper articles regarding Admiral Rodgers including one dated October 3rd, no year mentioned, reporting his retirement. An additional accompaniment is a copy of a memorial to Admiral Rodgers prepared by the George Washing Post No. 103, Dept. of New York G.A.R. dated November 22, 1917. It includes the Admiral’s obituary and a recounting of his career.

Admiral Rodgers was an 1861 graduate of the Naval Academy and served in the U.S. Navy throughout the Civil War taking part in numerous engagements and the capture of several Confederate prizes. He was promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral on March 3, 1899 and in 1901 became the Commander in Chief of the European station where he remained until October 29, 1902 when he boarded the U.S.S. New York for a visit to Japan and a triumphal return to the United States. He retired on October 3, 1904 with 20 years 11 months sea service and 25 years 2 months shore duty. This historic flag was purchased many years ago by the consignor, almost simultaneously, from the individual who had purchased it directly from Admiral Rodgers’ son, Fred Rodgers, of Long Island, NY. CONDITION: The flag is generally sound with a number of large moth holes and some damage. The stars are mostly white and the main bunting mostly blue, turning black from coal smoke along the trailing edge. The newspaper is yellowed and brittle, but legible. 4-48985 (3,000-5,000)

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
	3489C.	$1,150.00	EXTREMELY LARGE REAR ADMIRAL’S FLAG THAT BELONGED TO REAR ADMIRAL FREDERICK RODGERS. Giant navy blue flag that measures 35’ long x 18’ wide with two 5-1/2’ white stars mounted vertically in the center. This flag was used by Rear Admiral Rodgers when he took the cruiser U.S.S. New York on a tour to Japan in 1902. Upon Admiral Rodgers return to San Francisco he was reassigned as the Commandant of the New York Navy Yard and this flag was presented to him at that time. Accompanying this lot is the front page of the newspaper “The Pacific Commercial Advisor”, Honolulu, Hawaii territory, November 10, 1902, which has a photograph of the cruiser New York, flying this flag from her rear mast. The articles here give a detailed accounting of the Admiral’s visit to Japan. Also accompanying is a copy of a photograph of Admiral Rodgers in full dress uniform with his sword, gloves and chapeau. There are several other newspaper articles regarding Admiral Rodgers including one dated October 3rd, no year mentioned, reporting his retirement. An additional accompaniment is a copy of a memorial to Admiral Rodgers prepared by the George Washing Post No. 103, Dept. of New York G.A.R. dated November 22, 1917. It includes the Admiral’s obituary and a recounting of his career. Admiral Rodgers was an 1861 graduate of the Naval Academy and served in the U.S. Navy throughout the Civil War taking part in numerous engagements and the capture of several Confederate prizes. He was promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral on March 3, 1899 and in 1901 became the Commander in Chief of the European station where he remained until October 29, 1902 when he boarded the U.S.S. New York for a visit to Japan and a triumphal return to the United States. He retired on October 3, 1904 with 20 years 11 months sea service and 25 years 2 months shore duty. This historic flag was purchased many years ago by the consignor, almost simultaneously, from the individual who had purchased it directly from Admiral Rodgers’ son, Fred Rodgers, of Long Island, NY. CONDITION: The flag is generally sound with a number of large moth holes and some damage. The stars are mostly white and the main bunting mostly blue, turning black from coal smoke along the trailing edge. The newspaper is yellowed and brittle, but legible. 4-48985 (3,000-5,000) 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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