Original U.S. WWII Jack of the United States 48” x 32 ½” Naval Ensign - Union Jack Maritime Flag Bira Gun showing some wear from sharpening

showing some wear from sharpening

and unfortunately suffered a crack in the leather body towards the middle

Six B-29s visually attacked targets at Yokkaichi

The fabric compass card has degraded a bit

Faint markings on the barrel above the chamber read-

Original U.S. WWII Jack of the United States 48” x 32 ½” Naval Ensign - Union Jack Maritime Flag Bira Gun showing some wear from sharpeningOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful unissued example of a WWII US Navy Jack of the United States. This is a wonderful 48 Star Union Jack Maritime Flag, which would have been flown on the jackstaff in the bow of U. S. vessels that were moored or anchored. The U. S. Navy is a prime user of jacks for its warships and auxiliaries, but they are also used by non naval vessels such as ships of the U. S. Coast Guard, the predominantly