Vintage NAVY pennant with colorized US Naval Academy crest, navy felt body, and yellow ties. Late 1940s to 1950s piece with visible age wear shown.
DESCRIPTION
This vintage NAVY pennant has the kind of strong wall presence that makes old school and military memorabilia so appealing.
The navy blue felt, large gold letters, and colorized US Naval Academy crest give it bold display value right away, whether you are decorating an office, study, den, or collecting academy and naval pieces.
At 28 inches long and 11 inches wide at the widest point, it is a substantial size, and the photos show the age wear clearly so you can decide if this is the right one for your space.
Details
• Item: Felt pennant / wall pennant
• Institution: U.S. Naval Academy
• Text: NAVY
• Crest: Official 1899 Naval Academy crest, colorized, per information provided
• Date: Late 1940s to 1950s, per information provided
• Material: Felt with applied lettering and sewn ties
• Color: Navy blue with gold/yellow lettering and ties; multicolor crest
• Size / Measurements: 28 inches long, 11 inches wide at the widest point
• Style: Collegiate memorabilia, military academy decor, wall hanging
• Hanging / Display: Yellow felt ties at the hoist side
• Reverse: Plain navy felt back shown
Notable Features: Large NAVY lettering, colorized Naval Academy crest, long tapered pennant form
Condition Grade: Good
Positives
• Strong color contrast with navy felt and gold/yellow lettering
• Crest remains vivid and readable
• Large NAVY letters display well from a distance
• Long tapered shape is intact overall
• Both top and bottom hanging ties are present
• Reverse is cleanly plain and easy to display flat
Issues / Wear
• Visible lint, loose fibers, and surface fuzz on the felt
• Small light spot / discoloration visible near the hoist side on the front
• Minor edge wear and slight unevenness along the pennant edges
• Small notch / nick visible along the upper edge of the pennant body
• Ties show age wear, soft creasing, and cut ends
• General age-related wear visible consistent with storage and display over time
Collector’s Notes
Pennants like this were made to be seen, and that is still the appeal now. The official 1899 Naval Academy crest and the late 1940s to 1950s dating give it a nice connection to mid-century academy and military display history, while the bold NAVY lettering makes it easy to enjoy even across a room.
If you like naval memorabilia, academy pieces, or old felt pennants with real presence, this gives you a classic one-piece display without needing a lot of wall space.
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Disclaimer
All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.
While I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.
Please Note:
These pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.
