Nautical Americana 48 Star Navy Ensign No. 5 1900 &quot; USS Boston&quot;  Philippines  1900  This is a hand stitched official 48 vs. 45 Star, U.S. Navy Ensign that was made in the naval shipyard in Cavite, Manila Bay, Philippines following the Battle of Manila Bay. The reason for it being made as a 48 Star flag rather than the official 45 Star flag has been lost to the vagaries of history.