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  POWER SQUADRONS ENSIGN, MADE BY ANNIN IN NEW YORK, ca 1945-55

Available: Sold
Frame Size (H x L): 30.5" x 42.5"
Flag Size (H x L): 20.5" x 32.5"
Description....:
POWER SQUADRONS ENSIGN, MADE BY ANNIN IN NEW YORK, ca 1945-55:

The Power Squadron of the Boston Yacht Club was formed in 1914. It was the first organization in the new sport of power boating and was dedicated to educating and training power boat pilots. In its early days, the Power Squadrons were instrumental in training boaters in maneuvering and other tactics necessary for military action. They trained many men who would become WWI naval officers. Post-WWI they branched out to all boaters and were less focused on military issues. The organization still exists today and has chapters across the U.S..

The Power Squadrons flag is a bold and colorful variation on the Stars and Stripes. It is specifically a variant of the 13 star flags with anchors that were designed for pleasure yachts in 1848, so that they could bypass customs without the inspection necessary for a trading vessel.

The stars are made of cotton and are double-appliquéd (applied to both sides) with a zigzag machine stitch. The canton and stripes of the flag are made of a blended wool and nylon fabric. There is a canvas binding along the hoist with two tiny brass grommets. The flag was made by the Company in New York City. Founded in 1847 in New York City, Annin is our nation’s eldest flag maker and is still in business today, with offices in New Jersey. Along the hoist binding is tag that reads: "The Name Annin Guarantees Quality; Nylanin; Reg, U.S. Pat. Off.; Bunting; Nylon 75% - Wool 25%; 2 Ply Warp - 2 Ply Filling [weft]."

Mounting: The flag has been hand-stitched to 100% hemp fabric. The mount has been placed in a black-painted, hand-gilded and distressed Italian molding. The glazing is U.V. protective Plexiglas.

Condition: There is minor fading throughout and there is minor soiling along the hoist.
Collector Level: Beginners and Holiday Gift Giving
Flag Type: Sewn flag
Star Count: 13
Earliest Date of Origin: 1945
Latest Date of Origin: 1955
State/Affiliation: New York
War Association:
Price: SOLD
 

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