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 119" x 62". The flag body is of multi-piece wool construction, with the stars separate pieces sewn on, with a sturdy 2 inch canvas bunting header. It has 4 evenly spaced brass grommets for hoist purposes. There is a no manufacturer’s label on the header, but there are issued markings which are; US ENS 7.

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