Product Description
This rear admiral lower half flag is the personal flag of a one-star flag officer of the United States Navy: a single white star centered on a dark blue field, the line officer pattern. It is printed on UV-resistant 200 denier nylon, finished with a flannel-lined pole hem, Velcro tabs, and a 2.5 IN golden yellow rayon fringe, and made in the USA. Sizes 3 FT x 4 FT, 3 FT x 5 FT, 43 IN x 61.5 IN, 4 FT x 6 FT, and 52 IN x 66 IN.
Rear admiral (lower half) is the Navy’s first flag officer grade, and this flag goes up in the new admiral’s office the week of the promotion. We make it for commands across the National Capital Region. For the two-star flag, see the Navy two-star rear admiral flag; for the other services and ranks, our military flags.
Navy Rear Admiral Lower Half Flag Features
- One white star on blue – the Navy line officer pattern, printed to the official proportions.
- 2.5 IN golden yellow rayon fringe – the ceremonial finish on three sides.
- Flannel-lined pole hem with Velcro tabs – hangs straight and stays at the top of the pole.
- UV-resistant 200 denier nylon – crisp and fade-resistant indoors.
- Five sizes – 3 FT x 4 FT, 3 FT x 5 FT, 43 IN x 61.5 IN, 4 FT x 6 FT, 52 IN x 66 IN.
- Made in the USA – printed and sewn in the United States.
Historical Background
The one-star Navy grade has had several names. Commodore was the historic title, revived briefly as commodore admiral in the 1980s, and since 1985 the grade has been rear admiral (lower half), with two-star officers styled rear admiral (upper half). The flag follows the Navy’s long practice of white stars on blue for line flag officers, one star for the lowest grade. A rear admiral lower half flag stands in the officer’s office and at ceremonies; afloat it flies from the flagship. The Navy sets the design and use of flag officers’ flags by regulation.
Staff corps officers fly the reverse pattern, blue stars on white.
Symbolism at a Glance
- Blue field: the sea and the line of the Navy.
- One white star: the rank of rear admiral (lower half).
- Gold fringe: ceremony and command.
