48 star Naval Jack

[callou2131]

I have been trying to find any info on a US 48 star naval jack. It has ENS 6 on the white part. I am at work so I dont have any pictures, but I havent been able to find hardly any info at all on these. Are they rare? Valuable? Any Idea how to tell a ww1 from a ww2? Thanks in advance for any help!

[csaanv]

Hi callou2131,
48 star flags were flown from 1912 to 1959 so a great many flags were made during this period. I wouldn't say naval jacks are rare but not as common as the naval ensign. The marking on the hosit designates it as a size 6 which is 4.81 x 6.79 feet. Are these the only markings? When you get time please post your photos as they could aid in identifying the time period of your jack,
Cheers,
Mike

48 star Jack.jpg
Courtesy of DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY -- NAVAL HISTORICAL CENTER

[callou2131]

I have to get up in my attic and get it tomorrow. I dont remember any other markings unfortunately. I picked it up in a lot. It had the jack, and a 8x12 wool annin as well as a valley forge casket flag. I have found info on the others but havent seen any of the jacks, even on Ebay that surprised me. I will see if I can get it out and take some pictures tomorrow. Thank you!

[NAVA1974]

I picked it up in a lot. It had the jack, and a 8x12 wool annin as well as a valley forge casket flag. I have found info on the others but havent seen any of the jacks...

FYI I've posted pics of my 45-star and 48-star US Navy Union Jacks on flickr:

Flickr: Search nicka21045's photostream

Nick A
Columbia MD