Hey, pennant guys

[Domer05]

Hey Mark, you ever own this one??

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by Domer05

Hey Mark, you ever own this one??

Never even seen one... That's awesome! Gotta be made by Collegiate of Ames... right?

Simply fantastic!

[Domer05]

Originally Posted by perezfan

Never even seen one... That's awesome! Gotta be made by Collegiate of Ames... right?

Simply fantastic!

You are correct, sir! This was made by Collegiate of Ames in the 1950s, around the time they were making 3-D pennants. In fact, the artwork appears to be from the same artist responsible for the Dodgers and Red Sox 3-Ds.

Collegiate Mfg. Co. was always a very military-friendly company. I can't imagine they made any money on this particular design; but, given the customer, I'm sure it was their privilege to make this one.

They made at least two variants of this design for the Navy: one for San Diego and another for Bainbridge Island, WA.

[perezfan]

Great info...

Same artist for sure... and you're right. They probably sold very few of these. I can't imagine young Military Trainees spending their sparse expendable income on this (cool as it is). That must be one of very few survivors.

[jsage]

Unless there is something I do not see, this pennant was an excellent buy.

https://bid.robertedwardauctions.com...e?itemid=66515

Jerry Sage

[perezfan]

Completely agree Jerry...

Many people consider that one to be the most desirable and important post-war pennant. It has routinely sold for double that amount, and the consignor must've sunk a lot of dough into that framing job. It did not even have a bid until the final day!

In addition, REA described it as having a clipped tip, but it is 100% original and complete. Every example ever to surface has that same style tip, as it was made that way. Consignor can't be very happy.

[jsage]

Mark -
I took another look at the pennant.
There appears to be a stain or a "faded area" - lighter shade of red.
Bottom left on the Ebbets Field graphic
Take a look and let me know what you think.
Jerry