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WW2 UNDER SCECRETARY OF NAVY SHIP FLAG

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 400.00 USD
WW2 UNDER SCECRETARY OF NAVY SHIP FLAG

42” x 62” red bunting field with double applique cotton fouled anchor and four stars in opposite quadrants. Identical in design to Secretary of Navy flag but with red field instead of blue. Stenciled on hoist “UNDER SEC. OF NAVY, No. 4 MI 44”, rope hoist. James V. Forrestal was the first occupant of this position & rank when established in 1943 (replacing Asst. Sec. of Navy 1900-1943), he was later Secretary of Navy 1944-1947. This flag is flown on ship when Under Secretary of War is aboard. CONDITION: very good to fine overall, minor reductions. (02-17547-85/JS). $300-400.