Merchant Marine Flag

Introducing the proud United States Merchant Marine Flag. This flag dates back to the Revolutionary War, when merchant ships were converted into warships to aid in the fight for freedom. Since then, the Merchant marines have played a vital role in many conflicts over the centuries! We are happy to supply the official flag of the Merchant Marines here at Gettysburg Flag Works!

Key Features of Our Merchant Marine Flag

• Choose any size from our smaller 12x18” boat flag size all the way to a 5x8’ flag!
• Expert prints with dye sublimation technology. The single reverse designs are heat pressed at over 400 degrees Fahrenheit for the longest lasting design possible.
• Fastest shipping available! Get your Official Merchant Marine flag made and shipped out today when ordered before 3:00 EST!
• Choose your mounting type for your specific application! Indoor flag with fringe, pole sleeve for a banner style pole mount or the traditional header and grommets most poles accept!
• Bright-White, high end canvas header built for header and grommet attachment for the most secure hold on your flag pole!
• Get the longest lifespan possible with 4 rows of reinforced stitching and strong nylon flag material.
• Keeping American jobs strong by using only USA-sourced materials, from thread to grommet. Proudly manufactured in America.

U.S. Merchant Marines Flag Size Recommendations

• 12x18” - Typically used as a boat flag, wall decoration or on stick flags for celebrations
• 2x3’ - A smaller flag size usually used on large boats, RV’s or 5’ house mounted spinning poles
• 3x5’ - The most common flag size. Used on 6' house-mounted poles or in-ground poles. up to 20' tall
• 4x6’ - Traditionally used on 25' tall in-ground flagpoles
• 5x8’ - Made for use on 30' tall in-ground flagpoles
• Header and Grommet style - This is the most popular way to attach a flag and is used on house mounted poles and in-ground flag poles. Made of brass, these grommets attach securely to spinning poles and flag clips on any flagpole.
• Pole sleeve and tab options - Usually best for house mounted poles that do not have grommet attachment capabilities. Also used on indoor flag poles where a pole sleeve is necessary.
• Pole sleeve with fringe option - Ornamental option for Indoor flag sets. Fringe gives the flag an official look and feel for your office or government buildings.

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View the full collection of Merchant Marine flags and related products here to support one of the oldest and still functioning support organizations of the Armed Forces! Show your pride by flying a Merchant Marine motorcycle flag from your bike, showcasing it with an indoor Merchant Marine display set, or even in your garden with the Merchant Marine garden flag. No matter what you need, from Merchant Marine grave markers to Merchant Marine car window flags, we have you covered at Gettysburg Flag Works!

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