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Dettra Dura Lite U.S. Power Squadrons District Lieutenant Commander Flag 16 x 24 Red Two Tridents

This Dettra Dura Lite U.S. Power Squadrons flag is a vintage 16 x 24 inch red nylon officer flag with two applied white trident emblems and a marked Dettra Flag Products header.

The strong red and white design fits naturally with vintage boating, yacht club, maritime, and lake house collections. The two trident configuration is associated with a District Lieutenant Commander officer flag in the Power Squadrons flag system.

Details

  • Item: United States Power Squadrons officer flag
  • Item Type: nautical officer flag
  • Era: approximately 1960s to 1980s
  • Materials: marked 95% nylon and 5% other fibers with canvas header and metal grommets
  • Color: bright red field with white trident emblems and natural canvas header
  • Maker and Mark: Dettra's Flag Products, DURA LITE brand, Extra Strength Long Wear, Everlasting Colors, 95% Nylon 5% Other Fibers, 16 x 24
  • Pattern or Model: U.S. Power Squadrons two trident officer flag, associated with District Lieutenant Commander rank
  • Dimensions: 16 inches by 24 inches
  • Weight: 2 ounces actual item weight

Condition Grade: Very Good

The flag is clean, complete, and displays well with light signs of previous handling and storage. The red nylon remains bright and the two white trident emblems are firmly attached. The Dettra Dura Lite markings remain readable along the reinforced canvas header. The nylon shows normal folds and creasing from storage. The canvas header shows light age toning and minor surface marks. No rips, tears, or stains were reported, and none are obvious in the supplied photographs.

Collector's Notes

The United States Power Squadrons developed a long tradition of officer flags and boating insignia tied to recreational boating education. The red field and pair of white tridents make this an interesting piece for collectors of Power Squadron material, yacht club pieces, and vintage boating memorabilia.

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