Ronald Reagan Presidential Fender Flag – Reagan White House Limousine Flag, 12" x 18". An impressive presidential automobile fender flag acquired as having been used on the front of President Ronald Reagan's official limousine. Measuring approximately 12 x 18 inches, the flag is printed on nylon and features the Seal of the President of the United States against a blue field with decorative fringe.
The current owner acquired the flag as a Reagan presidential limousine fender flag from a longtime collector of presidential memorabilia and stands behind its authenticity. While the flag remains mounted to its original display board, preventing examination of the concealed hoist edge where manufacturer or government contract markings would normally be found, its size, construction and materials are consistent with known Reagan-era presidential automobile flags.
During the Reagan administration, the size of presidential automobile flags was reduced from the earlier 18 x 26 inch format to the smaller 12 x 18 inch version used later in his presidency. This example conforms to that later size, which became the standard style seen on presidential motorcades.
One feature worth noting is the all-white fringe. Most Reagan-era presidential automobile flags encountered by collectors are finished with the more familiar gold-and-white fringe. Whether this represents a manufacturing variation, a different government contractor, or another production difference is unknown, but it is an unusual characteristic that distinguishes this example from most published specimens.
Collectors should note that this example is finished with unusual all-white fringe rather than the gold-and-white fringe more commonly encountered on Reagan-era presidential automobile flags. Whether this reflects a manufacturing variation, a different government contractor, or another production difference has not been determined, making it an interesting feature of this example.
The glass was broken many years ago and never replaced. We chose not to replace the glass since it would add considerable weight and cost to you in shipping. If you prefer not to include the frame we can ship it just mounted on the matting matting and rebate you the lower cost of shipping. Just let us know if you prefer it unframed.
An impressive and increasingly scarce piece of White House and presidential memorabilia.
Few symbols of the presidency are more recognizable than the small presidential flags mounted to the front fenders of the President's official limousine during motorcades, inaugurations, state visits and other ceremonial occasions. Designed for outdoor use and exposed to the elements, these nylon flags were working pieces of White House equipment rather than presentation items.
During President Reagan's administration, the government adopted the smaller 12 x 18 inch automobile flag, replacing the earlier 18 x 26 inch size used on previous presidential vehicles. Because these flags were intended for regular service and periodic replacement, comparatively few survive outside institutional collections, making authentic examples highly desirable among collectors of presidential and White House memorabilia.
Collectors should note that this example is finished with unusual all-white fringe rather than the gold-and-white fringe more commonly encountered on Reagan-era presidential automobile flags. Whether this reflects a manufacturing variation, a different government contractor, or another production difference has not been determined, making it an interesting feature of this example.
$1,895.00
used
Mounted to its display board as acquired. The flag displays light age and handling consistent with use and long-term display. The hoist edge is covered by the mounting, preventing examination of any manufacturer or government contract markings.
Framed: 25.75" x 24"