48 Star US Ensign made at the Cavite Navy Yard in the Philippines

[dhcoleterracina]

Arrived yesterday, surfaced from a Salvation Army store in San Diego. This flag is similar to other Navy #7 sized flags (about 5'x9') that I own except that this one was made at Cavite P.I. in 1939. Apparently we had a Navy base at Cavite since the turn of the century however we lost the base to Japanese forces just after December 7th. We regained control in 1945 but I don't think we continued to make flags there after the war. Marked in the same style as those from Mare Island. 

 

 

[Mr.Jerry]

Ooooh!  That is very cool!

 

[digi-shots]

Very nice addition to your collection!

[trenchbuff]

Very very nice.  I believe you're right.  Even though the base continued to operate after the war I don't believe they continued to make flags.

[vernon]

Wow- nice addition to your collection.  Rare indeed.  

[Brian Keith]

I salute this great find of yours!

BKW