| UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS PENNANT OF NOTABLE WEIGHT & QUALITY, IN THE OLD COLOR SCHEME, MADE DURING OR IN THE WAKE OF WWII |
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| Web ID: | pat-820 |
| Available: | In Stock |
| Frame Size (H x L): | 22" x 43.25" |
| Flag Size (H x L): | 11.5" x 29.5" |
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| Marine Corps pennant, made of heavy felt with a dark blue ground, with a flocked (Silvet-painted) device and lettering in harvest gold, with an applied, gold felt binding and blue felt ties. The colors used to represent the Marine Corps changed over time. Though the present combination of scarlet red and gold were formally adopted in 1925, American military traditions die hard, tending to be as difficult to extinguish as the men and women of their ranks. In this regard, the Corps was far from an exception. 14 years would, in fact, pass before the official change caught up with Marine Corps flags. Between 1914 (opening year of WWI in Europe) - 1939, the flag of the Marine Corps retained a deep blue ground, with scarlet red streamers and golden yellow text that read: “United States Marine Corps” and the Latin slogan “Semper Fi,” above and below its coat of arms. The latter consists of a federal eagle, perched upon the full sphere of the globe, superimposed on a canted anchor with a whirling chain (often depicted as rope), the combination of which was selected to symbolize the Corps’ watchful, worldwide, maritime presence. Though there is traditionally white in the device, the image is monocolor here, not at all unusual in patriotic pennants. Though the overall presentation reflects pre-1940 flags, this particular pennant dates shortly thereafter, between WWII (U.S. involvement 1941-45) or in the wake of allied victory, circa 1940’s - 50’s, when this manner of application of the arms and text was introduced and popularized, most notably by firms such as Chicago Pennant Co. (‘Chipenco’), DeMar (Buffalo), and Annin (NYC & NJ). Mounting: The textile was mounted and framed within our own conservation department, which is led by expert staff. We take great care in the mounting and preservation of flags and have framed thousands of examples. The background is 100% hemp fabric, ivory in color. The mount was placed in a cove-shaped molding with surface that is very dark brown in color, almost black, with reddish undertones and highlights, to which a black-painted, hand-gilded and distressed Italian molding was added as a liner. A shadowbox was created to accommodate the ties, which have a three-dimensional fold. The glazing is U.V. protective acrylic (Plexiglas). Feel free to contact us for more details. Condition: Excellent. |
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| Collector Level: | Beginners and Holiday Gift Giving |
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| Earliest Date of Origin: | 1941 |
| Latest Date of Origin: | 1950's |
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| War Association: | WW 2 |
| Price: | Please call (717) 676-0545 or (717) 502-1281 |
| E-mail: | info@jeffbridgman.com |
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