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Wed, 21 Feb 24 Posted by: James Stevens

USCG Reserve Emblem

The emblem of the Coast Guard Reserve is similar to that of the Coast Guard itself: a thirteen-stripe shield within concentric circles, superimposed upon two old-fashioned anchors, crossed at right angles. The inscription within concentric circles is “U.S. Coast Guard Reserve” instead of “United States Coast Guard 1790.” The Coast Guard motto, Semper Paratus, is also omitted. - From What the Citizen Should Know about the Coast Guard by Hickman Powell (1941)

USCG Reserve Flag

Emblem is a 13-stripe shield within concentric circles, superimposed upon two old-fashioned anchors, crossed at right angles. The inscription within the concentric circles is “U.S. Coast Guard Reserve” (with the motto Semper Paratus omitted) in white on a blue field. - From What the Citizen Should Know

USCG Auxiliary Ensign

The flag of the Coast Guard Auxiliary consists of the emblem of the Auxiliary in white, on a blue field. The emblem is centered on the flag. The fly of the flag is one and six-tenths of the hoist (the “hoist” of a flag is its width, and the “fly” of a flag is its height). - From 1955 Auxiliary Manual CG-305

Efficiency Pennant

An Auxiliary vessel rated “excellent” was entitled to fly, above the Auxiliary flag, a long, narrow, blue pennant inscribed “U.S.C.G.A. Efficiency”. - Per Stephen Marthouse, BA-AHMC

Front of Flag	Back of Flag	Flag Information
click here for closer view	click here for closer view	USCG Reserve Ensign 1939 - 1941 Description: Auxiliary Patrol Boat Ensign. Material: Wool with brass grommets. Maker: Detailed Image Image courtesy of Stephen Marthouse Collection.
click here for closer view	click here for closer view	USCG Auxiliary Ensign 1942 conversion Description: Auxiliary Patrol Boat Ensign 1942 to 1968. Material: Wool with brass grommets. Image courtesy of Stephen Marthouse Collection.
		USCG Auxiliary Efficiency Pennant 1942 - 1968 Description: Vessel rated "Excellent" was entitled to fly above the Auxiliary flag. Later awarded as well to mobile radio units. Material: Wool and brass grommets Additional Image Image courtesy of District 5NR Collection.
click here for closer view	click here for closer view	USCG Auxiliary Ensign Blue Variation 1942 - 1968 Description: This flag was approved for use on any Auxiliarst's vessel. Material: Nylon, cotton and brass grommets. Image courtesy of District 5NR Collection.
click here for closer view	click here for closer view	USCG Auxiliary Ensign 1968 - Present Description: Offical Auxiliary Ensign flag. Material: Nylon and brass grommets Maker: Detailed Image Image courtesy of Stephen Marthouse Collection.
click here for closer view	click here for closer view	USCG Auxiliary Operational Facility Pennant 1968 - 1984 Description: This pennant was flown above the Auxiliary Ensign while the facility was under orders. Material: Nylon and brass grommets Image courtesy of District 5NR Collection.
click here for closer view	click here for closer view	USCG Auxiliary Operation Ensign 1984 - Present Description: Auxiliary Patrol Boat Ensign flown while under orders. Material: Nylon and brass grommets Maker: Detailed Image Image courtesy of Stephen Marthouse Collection.