This is an absolutely massive and incredibly rare original White Star Line swallowtail burgee, circa 1910. Measuring just over six feet long this '2 Yard' flag would have been flown from the rear mast of a large liner. Titanic and Olympic both flew '3 Yard' flags - the largest made - so this flag would likely have been used on a slightly smaller vessel like Adriatic, Republic, or Majestic. Bearing all original brass hardware, as well as some characteristic hand-sewn repairs, this flag is made of a lightweight and breathable canvas and would have been considered a fair-weather flag, versus a storm-weight flag which would have been made of a much heavier material and flown exclusively during inclement weather.