Navy Flag – Official US Navy Flag Made in the USA

What Does the Navy Flag Look Like?

The official United States Navy flag features a dark blue field with the Seal of the Department of the Navy centered on it. The seal depicts a rigged sailing ship under full sail, an American bald eagle with wings spread above it, and an anchor — together representing the Navy's historic mastery of the seas, American national identity, and the anchor of maritime service. Beneath the seal is a gold scroll with the words "United States Navy" in dark blue letters. The flag was established by Executive Order 10812 signed by President Eisenhower on April 24, 1959, giving the Navy its first official branch flag. Every Navy flag at Tidmore Flags is produced to these official specifications with color-accurate artwork on a rich dark blue field. Shop the official US Navy flag →

Official US Navy Flag – Made in the USA

Every Navy flag at Tidmore Flags is made in the USA and manufactured to official U.S. Government design specifications. Select models carry FMAA certification to confirm Made in USA construction. Tidmore Flags has served America since 1963 — when you need a flag that honors the Navy the right way, built by people who take it seriously, you're in the right place. Shop Navy flags →

The Navy Flag vs. the Navy Ensign — What's the Difference?

This is one of the most common points of confusion for Navy flag buyers, and no competitor explains it clearly. Here's the distinction:

The US Navy Flag — the dark blue flag with the Department of the Navy seal — is a ceremonial branch flag. It is used at naval facilities, parades, government offices, veteran organizations, and homes of sailors and veterans to represent the Navy as a service branch. Notably, it is not flown on naval ships while underway at sea.

The Navy Ensign (also called the National Ensign) is the American flag itself — the Stars and Stripes — when flown from a naval vessel. When a US Navy ship is underway at sea, it flies the National Ensign from its stern, not the blue branch flag. The branch flag may be flown at port or during ceremonies ashore.

If you're a sailor, veteran, or Navy family looking to display your pride at home, a school, a VFW post, or a government building, the dark blue US Navy flag is what you want. Shop the US Navy flag →

What Are the Navy Colors?

The official colors of the United States Navy are navy blue and gold. Navy blue — a deep, dark blue — has been associated with the sea service since the Continental Navy of the American Revolution. Gold represents excellence, tradition, and the high standards the Navy demands of every sailor. Both colors appear on the official Navy flag: the dark navy blue field and the gold scroll reading "United States Navy." Every Navy flag at Tidmore Flags uses color-accurate navy blue and gold to match official specifications. Shop the official Navy flag →

Nylon or Polyester — Which Navy Flag Is Right for You?

Nylon Navy Flag (Outdoor) — The best all-around choice for most homes, storefronts, schools, bases, and veteran organizations. Nylon is lightweight, quick-drying, and flies easily in a light breeze. The dark blue field and gold seal stay vivid under UV exposure. This is the most popular outdoor Navy flag for everyday display, and the right choice for inland or sheltered locations. Shop the Navy nylon flag →

2-Ply Polyester Navy Flag (Outdoor) — Built for coastal conditions and sustained wind. If your flagpole is near the water — a pier, marina, waterfront property, coastal base, or open shoreline — the extra-tough 2-ply polyester Navy flag handles salt air, marine humidity, and sustained wind far better than nylon. For any display within a few miles of the coast or exposed to consistent sea breeze, polyester is the right call. Shop the Navy polyester flag →

Indoor Navy Flag with Pole Hem and Gold Fringe — The traditional choice for formal spaces including chapels, auditoriums, government offices, VFW halls, American Legion posts, recruiting stations, and naval veteran organizations. The gold fringe finish is standard for ceremonial display and color guard use. Shop the indoor Navy flag →

What Size Navy Flag Should I Buy?

For a 20-foot residential or commercial pole, a 3x5 ft Navy flag is the standard size. For poles 25 feet and taller, a 4x6 ft flag provides better proportion and visibility. When flying the Navy flag on the same pole as the American flag, choose the Navy flag one size smaller to keep the display in proper proportion. Use our Flag Size Calculator for an instant recommendation based on your pole height.

Navy Flag Presentation Sets

For formal indoor display, our Navy Flag Presentation Set includes the Navy flag, pole, base, and ornament — everything needed for a complete two-flag indoor display alongside the American flag. Presentation sets are the standard choice for government offices, naval installations, chapels, VFW posts, American Legion halls, schools, and ceremonial spaces. Shop the Navy Presentation Set →

The First Navy Jack — Don't Tread on Me

The First Navy Jack is one of the most historically significant flags in American naval history. It features 13 alternating red and white horizontal stripes — representing the original 13 colonies — with a coiled rattlesnake across the center and the words "DONT TREAD ON ME" in bold letters below. The First Navy Jack traces its origins to the Continental Navy of 1775, when American warships flew variations of the rattlesnake flag as a warning to British forces. After September 11, 2001, the US Navy ordered all ships to fly the First Navy Jack in place of the Union Jack at the bow as a symbol of the nation's fighting spirit — a tradition carried forward through the Global War on Terror. The First Navy Jack is a powerful symbol for Navy veterans, historians, and patriotic Americans who want to connect with the founding spirit of the American fleet. Shop the First Navy Jack →

Navy Flag Made in the USA

Every US navy flag made in the USA at Tidmore Flags is built to official specifications — not a cheap import. Our Navy flags use durable nylon or heavy-duty 2-ply polyester, high-strength stitching, and color-accurate dark blue and gold artwork that matches official Navy design requirements. When you need a flag that honors the Navy the right way, made in America by a company that has served America since 1963, you're in the right place. Shop US Navy flags →

Ordering Navy Flags for Bases, Schools, or Government Buildings?

We regularly supply Navy flags to naval installations, VFW posts, American Legion chapters, schools, municipalities, and government buildings. We offer bulk pricing and tax-exempt quotes for qualifying orders. Contact our flag experts or call 800-321-3524 Mon–Thu 8am–5pm CST, Fri 8am–4pm CST.