Vintage US Navy 48 Star Union Jack Flag WWII Era Sewn Stars Naval 34\" For Sale

Vintage U.S. Navy 48-Star Union Jack Flag — WWII-Era Design

Vintage United States Navy 48-star Union Jack featuring 48 individually sewn white stars on a dark navy-blue field.

The 48-star Union Jack was used aboard American naval vessels from 1912 to 1959, including during World War II.

FEATURES:

• 48 individually sewn stars

• Eight rows of six stars

• Reinforced canvas heading

• Four metal mounting grommets

• Faded identification markings

• Approximately 34 inches in height

• Traditional naval flag construction

CONDITION:

Age-related wear, staining, discoloration, minor fraying, and oxidation around the grommets. Original ink markings are partially illegible.

The flag remains unrestored. Please examine all photographs carefully.

PROVENANCE:

This item came from my late father Steve Keyser’s private collection.

The flag was preserved alongside other vintage American and naval flags and historical correspondence from retired U.S. Navy Captain D. F. Purrinton discussing WWII submarine flags aboard USS Hoe (SS-258).

The correspondence belongs to the larger collection and is not included in this sale. A direct connection between this flag and USS Hoe has not been established.

The exact manufacturing date and military service have not been independently authenticated.

Inventory: S9 — Keyser Collection.