Commodore's Pennant, Sweden, from the Naval Flags series (N17) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1886 - 1891

"Commodore's Pennant, Sweden" is a lithograph from the "Naval Flags" series of trading cards produced by Allen & Ginter for their cigarette brand between 1886 and 1891. The card depicts the Swedish Commodore's pennant waving in the wind against a decorative background, with a steamship sailing below. It is a colorful and detailed representation of the flag, which is yellow with a blue cross and a red field in the upper left corner. The series, which includes other national flags, was part of a popular trend of including collectible cards with consumer goods during the late 19th century. This particular card is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.