The 1st Navy Jack Lapel Pin. This flag is believed to have flown aboard the Continental Fleet's flagship Alfred, in January, 1776. Commodore Esek Hopkins raised this flag to signal his fleet to attack the enemy.

Currently, the Secretary of the Navy, Gordon R. England, has ordered all U.S. Navy ships to fly the First Navy Jack in place of the Union Jack for the duration of the Global War on Terrorism. In a memo to all ships and stations, England explained:

"The temporary substitution of this Jack represents a historic reminder of the nation's and Navy's origin and will to persevere and triumph."

It replaces the traditional US naval jack which is dark blue with 50 white stars, arranged as in the national flag. Before the re-introduction, the only US Navy ship authorized to fly this flag was the aircraft carrier, U.S.S. Kitty Hawk.

All Gold Metal Lacquered Design With Clutch Pin.