Early Navy Pennant - Age?

[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

[Duluth Eskimo]

I believe the pennant to be from the late 30's to 1940's. The style, make up, size, etc. Earlier pennants would generally be smaller or much larger than that and would have different graphics. The colors used are also a sign to me. If you are a military collector, you know how much stuff was produced around WWII time. That is when I believe this is from. Hope this helps. Jason

[Duluth Eskimo]

I just saw the tape measure you had laid out. It appears it is closer to 34-36 inches than 24 as you described. This would put the date closer to the 1920's. Those generally have 3 tassels in the left piping. Generally you don't see the brighter colors like that on the earlier pennants.

[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?