Collections record Beta

Collection Record Detail

Object Name

Flag

Object Number

2016-66-9

Description

American wool and cotton flag. Thirteen red and white stripes. Navy blue background with 45 white stars. Cotton canvas band on top with two round metal eyelets. Printing in blue ink on back of band: “NAVY” with a double border and “3 x 5.” Hand-written in pencil on front of band: “B7h5.”

Provenance

Charles Lincoln Hussey (1870-1934) served in the Navy from 1892 to 1927, after attending the Naval Academy between 1888 and 1892. Born in Rochester, NH and died in Litchfield, CT. Awarded the Navy Cross for his command during WWI, in which he transported troops and supplies to European ports on board the U.S.S. Birmingham. Retired as a Rear Admiral, a position he attained sometime after 1920. Married Harriet Brownson, daughter of Rear Admiral Willard H. Brownson, later Superintendent of the Naval Academy.