5X8 FT NYLON US NAVY FLAG

For outdoor display, these Military Flags are offered in 100% heavyweight nylon, a 200 denier bunting specially treated to minimize sun and chemical deterioration. They are extremely durable, fast-drying, and boast brilliant, fast colors. All outdoor flags are finished with strong canvas headings and large grommets.

US NAVY FLAG FACTS

THE UNITED STATES NAVY FLAG CONSISTS OF THE SEAL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NAVY WITH A YELLOW SCROLL IN THE CENTER OF A DARK BLUE FIELD.  "UNITED STATES NAVY" IN DARK BLUE LETTERS IS INSCRIBED IN THE SCROLL.

THE FLAG WAS OFFICIALLY AUTHORIZED BY DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER ON APRIL 24, 1959 AND FORMALLY INTRODUCED ON APRIL 30, 1959 AT THE NAVAL SUPPORT FACILITY IN MARYLAND.  IT REPLACED THE INFANTRY BATTALION FLAG.  THE INFANTRY BATTALION FLAG, THE UNOFFICIAL US NAVAL FLAG FROM MID TO LATE 1800'S TO 1959 WAS DESIGNED WITH A FOULED ANCHOR ON A WHITE DIAMOND SET ON A DARK BLUE FIELD.  IT WAS NEVER FLOWN AT SEA OR ON AN OUTDOOR FLAGPOLE ON A NAVAL LAND INSTALLATION.