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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
USCG Reserve Ensign 1939 Front
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USCG Reserve Ensign 1939 Back
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USCG Reserve Ensign
1939 - 1941

Description: Auxiliary Patrol Boat Ensign. 
Material: Wool with brass grommets.

Maker: Detailed Image

Image courtesy of Stephen Marthouse Collection. 

USCG Aux Ensign 1942 Front
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USCG Aux Ensign 1942 Back
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USCG Auxiliary Ensign
1942 conversion

Description: Auxiliary Patrol Boat Ensign 1942 to 1968.
Material:  Wool with brass grommets.

Image courtesy of Stephen Marthouse Collection. 

 USCGA Efficiency Pennant FRONT  USCGA Efficiency Pennant BACK

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.

USCG Aux Ensign Blue 1942 Front
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USCG Aux Ensign Blue 1942 Back
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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. 

 USCG Aux Ensign 1984 to Present Frontclick here for closer view USCG Aux Ensign 1984 to Present Backclick 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. 

USCG Aux Operational Facility Pennant Front
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USCG Aux Operational Facility Pennant Back
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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. 

 Cap Device USCG Reserve 1966 Front
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Cap Device USCG Reserve Back 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.