navyman Posted November 13, 2013 Share #1 Posted November 13, 2013 Hi , I took a chance on ebay and bought this flag for $32.00 shipped. The picture's were not the best and did not buy the story that this was on the USS Sea Hawk. I think that ship was a ww1 era ship that may not of even seen service as a patrol boat. The stamp marking are faded and you can not read it. Does anyone know the vintage? It looks to me to be ww2 era but I'm not sure. Comments welcome! Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted November 14, 2013 Share #2 Posted November 14, 2013 He could have meant Kittyhawk.Probably a flag for a TF commander on the ship.It looks cotton.I would guess Korea/Vietnam? I think the later ones were nylon? Great price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navyman Posted November 14, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted November 14, 2013 He could have meant Kittyhawk.Probably a flag for a TF commander on the ship.It looks cotton.I would guess Korea/Vietnam? I think the later ones were nylon? Great price. The flag has Sea Hawk written on in pen. But I don't think so. The flag also has two brass gromments. The material is the same as other ww2 era flags I have. But could be later, not sure. Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainemilitaria Posted November 14, 2013 Share #4 Posted November 14, 2013 WW 2 period gromets were made of grey zink.... brass would be earlier or later....this has all the signs of being 1950s thru the dawn of NYLON....(70s)... John G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navyman Posted November 14, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted November 14, 2013 WW 2 period gromets were made of grey zink.... brass would be earlier or later....this has all the signs of being 1950s thru the dawn of NYLON....(70s)... John G. Thanks, for the help! Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted November 14, 2013 Share #6 Posted November 14, 2013 You're welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navyman Posted November 14, 2013 Author Share #7 Posted November 14, 2013 You're welcome. THANKS! Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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