Name/Title
U.S. Navy pennantEntry/Object ID
2025.1001.10Description
1930s green pennant with a dreadnought battleship pictured. Ship is meant to resemble Texas. Image next to large yellow letters spelling "U.S.NAVY". Picture is bordered with yellow fabric, as is the edge of the pennant.Context
Battleship Texas was flagship of the United States Fleet from September 1, 1927, to September 15, 1931. Admirals Wiley, Pratt, and Chase served as Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet in that time.
Battleship Texas was flagship of Battleship Division One from September 15, 1931, to June 27, 1937. She continued to participate in Fleet Problems throughout this period.
Battleship Texas was flagship of the Training Detachment from June 27, 1937, to September 1, 1939. She made many Midshipman Cruises with students from the Naval Academy throughout this period.Collection
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Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
PennantNomenclature Primary Object Term
FlagNomenclature Sub-Class
Organizational ObjectsNomenclature Class
Ceremonial ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication Objects
