Vintage United States Yacht Ensign Flag

Description

This item is a vintage United States Yacht Ensign flag, commonly referred to as a “76” flag or a Betsy Ross variant with a fouled anchor.

•Design: It features 13 red and white stripes and 13 white stars arranged in a circle around a fouled anchor, typically representing the original colonies and nautical heritage.

•Usage: Historically, this design was used by licensed yachts to indicate they were exempt from certain custom duties when entering or leaving ports.

•Significance: While popular during the Centennial Exposition of 1876, similar designs have been used throughout American history to represent naval and yachting interests.

•Display: The flag is shown here can be mounted for display, as a collectible item.

Flag definitely has some “salty”

ocean wash / wear

(See pics).

Wood pole is in good condition, no cracks, chipping or breaks, some wear on the varnish, flag clips are original and in good shape.

Flag 18 1/2” long x 12” wide 

Flag pole 23 3/4” long

1 1/8” max diameter “largest diameter of the pole”.

15/16” diameter bottom diameter

Of the pole.”

1 1/4” diameter “top round part of the pole”.

.6 lbs total

Weight 

1-available 

$75