Vintage United States Power Squadron nylon commander nautical flag mounted on blue and white awning striped canvas fabric. The Power Squadron of the Boston Yacht Club was founded in 1914 to educate and train pilots in the new sport of power boating. They trained many men who would go on to become WWI naval officers. This flag is flown as a signal to others that the boat is commanded by an active member of U.S. Power Squadron. The Power Squadron flag is a variant on the flag for pleasure boaters which were created so that pleasure vessels could bypass the customs inspections required of trading ships. Flag has light patina, and measures 21.5" x 26.5" in gold finished wood frame.
