Early Navy Pennant - Age?

[IronHorse2130]

I'm not really a pennant guy but I do collect old military items so couldn't pass this up when I saw it in an antique store. It's pretty big, approximately 33" end to end. I looked on eBay but didn't find any that appeared to be as old as this one. Is it from the 1920s?

I'm considering selling it but the more I look at it, the more I like it!

[IronHorse2130]

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[vintagesportscollector]

Ben, that is a sweet pennant! I was thinking as early as 1910s, but the pennant experts may know better. Has some similarities to this pennant being sold retail online. (the NYT prices are very very HIGH!!)

https://www.nytimes.com/store/vintag...amed-1910.html

[basesareempty]

Being from the Annapolis area I have a number of different Navy pennants dating back to the 1930's and I believe that this pennant pre dates any of mine. My guess would be 1920's.

[IronHorse2130]

Originally Posted by basesareempty

Being from the Annapolis area I have a number of different Navy pennants dating back to the 1930's and I believe that this pennant pre dates any of mine. My guess would be 1920's.

I think so too, Bob. Do you have photos of your pennants? Would love to see them if you do.

[jbsports33]

looking at the design and letters, my opinion is 1920's too!

nice item

Jimmy

[IronHorse2130]

Originally Posted by vintagesportscollector

Ben, that is a sweet pennant! I was thinking as early as 1910s, but the pennant experts may know better. Has some similarities to this pennant being sold retail online. (the NYT prices are very very HIGH!!)

https://www.nytimes.com/store/vintag...amed-1910.html

Thanks, Joe! The one you provided a link to looks a bit older but not much. Obviously overpriced given the source but perhaps mine is worth a few hundred?