Navy rear admiral flag, two white stars on blue, with gold fringe

Navy 2 Star Blue Admiral Flag – Fringe

SKU: Navy 2 Star Blue Admiral Flag - Fringe

Price range: $304.99 through $349.99

Two-star (rear admiral) U.S. Navy officer flag, blue field.

  • Flag material: UV-resistant 200 denier nylon
  • Heading: nylon or flannel-lined pole hem
  • Finish: 2.5 in. golden yellow rayon fringe
  • Mounting: (2) Velcro or leather tabs

Made in the USA

Product Description

This rear admiral flag is the personal flag of a two-star rear admiral of the United States Navy: two white stars on a dark blue field, the pattern for line officers. It is printed on UV-resistant 200 denier nylon, finished with a nylon or flannel-lined pole hem, Velcro or leather tabs, and a 2.5 IN golden yellow rayon fringe, and made in the USA. Five 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.

A flag officer’s personal flag stands in the admiral’s office and is displayed at ceremonies the admiral attends in an official capacity. We make these for the Navy Yard, the Pentagon, and commands across the National Capital Region. For the one-star flag, see the Navy one-star rear admiral flag; for three and four stars and the other services, our military flags.

Navy Two-Star Rear Admiral Flag Features

  • Two white stars 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.
  • Lined pole hem with tabs – nylon or flannel-lined hem with Velcro or leather tabs.
  • 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

Flag officers take their title from the flag: an admiral’s personal flag flown from the mast marked the ship from which the admiral commanded. The Navy has used white stars on a blue field for line flag officers since the nineteenth century, with the number of stars showing the rank. Two stars mark a rear admiral, the upper half of the rear admiral grade. Afloat, the flag flies from the flagship; ashore, a rear admiral flag stands in the admiral’s office and at ceremonies. The Navy governs the design and display of flag officers’ flags by regulation.

Staff corps officers, such as those of the Medical, Supply, and Chaplain Corps, fly the reverse: blue stars on white.

Symbolism at a Glance

  • Blue field: the sea and the line of the Navy.
  • Two white stars: the rank of rear admiral.
  • Gold fringe: ceremony and command.

  • Flag material: 200 denier nylon, UV-resistant, printed
  • Design: two white five-pointed stars on a dark blue field
  • Heading: nylon or flannel-lined pole hem with two Velcro or leather tabs
  • Fringe: 2.5 IN golden yellow rayon
  • Side hem: double-needle lock stitch, about 7 stitches per inch
  • Heading join: double-needle lock stitch, about 7 stitches per inch
  • Fly hem: single-needle lock stitch, about 7 stitches per inch
  • 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
  • Proportions: 3:5 hoist to fly (3 FT x 5 FT)
  • Use: indoor and ceremonial
  • Origin: made in the USA

  • A rear admiral’s office beside the national colors and the Navy flag.
  • Frocking and promotion ceremonies presented to the newly promoted officer.
  • Change of command and retirement ceremonies standing on stage with the command colors.
  • Headquarters conference rooms for meetings the admiral hosts.
  • Retirement gifts the flag the officer served under, framed or cased.

Which flags stand with an admiral’s flag in an office?

The American flag at the officer’s right, then the Navy flag, then the personal flag, and any command flag after that.

Is the 43 IN x 61.5 IN size a standard?

Yes. It is a Navy size for office display, between 3 FT x 5 FT and 4 FT x 6 FT.

Are the stars printed on both sides?

The stars print through the nylon and read correctly from either side.

Do you make the line and staff corps versions?

Yes. This is the line officer flag, white stars on blue. We also make the staff corps flag, blue stars on white.

Can it be flown outdoors or afloat?

This is a fringed indoor flag. Ask us about an unfringed flag with grommets for outdoor display.

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