{"product_id":"vintage-navy-pennant-us-naval-academy-felt-pennant","title":"Vintage NAVY Pennant US Naval Academy Felt Pennant 1950's","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"726\"\u003eVintage NAVY pennant with colorized US Naval Academy crest, navy felt body, and yellow ties. Late 1940s to 1950s piece with visible age wear shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"749\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003eThis vintage NAVY pennant has the kind of strong wall presence that makes old school and military memorabilia so appealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"2128\"\u003e• Item: Felt pennant \/ wall pennant\u003cbr data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003e• Institution: U.S. Naval Academy\u003cbr data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1353\"\u003e• Text: NAVY\u003cbr data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003e• Crest: Official 1899 Naval Academy crest, colorized, per information provided\u003cbr data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003e• Date: Late 1940s to 1950s, per information provided\u003cbr data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003e• Material: Felt with applied lettering and sewn ties\u003cbr data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003e• Color: Navy blue with gold\/yellow lettering and ties; multicolor crest\u003cbr data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1637\"\u003e• Size \/ Measurements: 28 inches long, 11 inches wide at the widest point\u003cbr data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1713\"\u003e• Style: Collegiate \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-memorabilia\" title=\"memorabilia, military academy decor\"\u003ememorabilia, military academy decor\u003c\/a\u003e, wall hanging\u003cbr data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003e• Hanging \/ Display: Yellow felt ties at the hoist side\u003cbr data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1843\"\u003e• Reverse: Plain navy felt back shown\u003cbr data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"2128\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotable Features\u003c\/strong\u003e: Large NAVY lettering, colorized Naval Academy crest, long tapered pennant form\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2166\"\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2481\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2181\"\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2181\" data-end=\"2184\"\u003e• Strong color contrast with navy felt and gold\/yellow lettering\u003cbr data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2251\"\u003e• Crest remains vivid and readable\u003cbr data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2288\"\u003e• Large NAVY letters display well from a distance\u003cbr data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2340\"\u003e• Long tapered shape is intact overall\u003cbr data-start=\"2378\" data-end=\"2381\"\u003e• Both top and bottom hanging ties are present\u003cbr data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2430\"\u003e• Reverse is cleanly plain and easy to display flat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2483\" data-end=\"2912\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2483\" data-end=\"2500\"\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2500\" data-end=\"2503\"\u003e• Visible lint, loose fibers, and surface fuzz on the felt\u003cbr data-start=\"2561\" data-end=\"2564\"\u003e• Small light spot \/ discoloration visible near the hoist side on the front\u003cbr data-start=\"2639\" data-end=\"2642\"\u003e• Minor edge wear and slight unevenness along the pennant edges\u003cbr data-start=\"2705\" data-end=\"2708\"\u003e• Small notch \/ nick visible along the upper edge of the pennant body\u003cbr data-start=\"2777\" data-end=\"2780\"\u003e• Ties show age wear, soft creasing, and cut ends\u003cbr data-start=\"2829\" data-end=\"2832\"\u003e• General age-related wear visible consistent with storage and display over time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2914\" data-end=\"2935\"\u003eCollector’s Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2937\" data-end=\"3404\"\u003ePennants 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2937\" data-end=\"3404\"\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙Photo-verified condition (no surprises)\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Orders $35+ Ship Free","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48402787696895,"sku":"J1-T3-2580","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2503\/7976\/files\/vintage-navy-pennant-us-naval-academy-felt-pennant-front.jpg?v=1776352030","url":"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/products\/vintage-navy-pennant-us-naval-academy-felt-pennant","provider":"Reading Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}