Original Item: Only One Available. The ensign of the United States is the flag of the United States when worn as an ensign (a type of maritime flag identifying nationality, usually flown from the stern of a ship or boat, or from an installation or facility of the United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, United States Coast Guard or the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration ashore). International maritime law—see International Treaty on Law of the Sea, articles 91 and 92—provides that vessels have a "national character" and thus should display a flag (ensign) that corresponds to this national character, especially when in international or foreign waters. Vessels that are formally documented under the federal vessel documentation act, vessels owned by government bodies in the United States, and vessels in the U.S. military unquestionably have U.S. national character, and thus properly hoist a U.S. ensign to show their national character. Vessels that are numbered by the states (see 46 USC section 411) and small, non-registered craft owned by U.S. citizens and not registered in other countries may also hoist a U.S. ensign to show their national character.

This is a service used World War Two Era 48 Star American Flag, in a large but displayable 42" x 81". The flag body is of multi-piece wool construction, with the stars sewn on, with a sturdy 2 inch canvas bunting header. It has 4 evenly spaced zinc grommets for hoist purposes. The header is marked as being a US ENS. Though the flag is not marked as being an Ensign Number 9, the size of the ensign corresponds to the US Navy’s regulations on flag sizes and it was compared to the size of “No 9” marked flags. There are a few scattered areas of moth nips but nothing that is too damaging or compromises the structural integrity of the wool.

The NO. 9 type flag type is historically documented as being issued and flown on landing crafts including LCI (Landing Craft Infantry) and LCT (Landing Ship Tank).

This is a wonderful flag in great condition! Comes more than ready for further research and display.