U.S. Navy Battle Efficiency “E” (Meatball) Pennant Assembly – Custom 3D Printed Miniature Accessory Parts Pieces for Brick Block Figures

Item Name / Model: Miniature U.S. Navy Battle Efficiency “E” (Meatball) Pennant Assembly Item Type: Handheld Accessory / Building Block Figure Prop

Item Description: This is a single custom-crafted accessory assembly designed specifically for building block figures and historical military maritime dioramas. The item is a highly detailed, miniature replica of the official Battle Efficiency pennant for the United States Navy, mounted on a pole.

• Flag Component: The flag piece consists of a printed rectangular tile designed to represent a triangular pennant. It features a solid red triangle pointing to the fly (right side), with a solid black circle centered within the red field. The white background on the upper and lower right corners acts as negative space, allowing the rectangular block tile to accurately mimic the physical tapered shape of a standard naval pennant. The surface has a smooth, high-quality printed finish.

• Hardware & Fit: The flag piece is firmly secured to a standard cylindrical black flagpole using two specialized black clip attachments. The diameter of the black pole is perfectly scaled to snap securely into the C-shaped hand of a standard building block character, allowing a figure to hold it as a standard bearer. (Note: The square black base plate shown at the bottom acts as a display stand and can be easily detached so the figure can actively carry the pole in your brick scenes).

Historical Background: This accessory accurately replicates the U.S. Navy Battle Efficiency Pennant, which is affectionately known by sailors as the “Meatball” pennant because of its distinct design: a solid black circle set in a red field. In the Navy, competition between ships is a powerful stimulus for wartime readiness, and the Battle “E” award proudly recognizes a crew’s outstanding performance. This triangular-shaped pennant is traditionally flown at the truck of the foremast when a ship is not under way to signify that the vessel has won the annual fleet-wide competition for sustained superior performance in an operational environment. This custom miniature piece is an essential, historically accurate accessory for builders looking to construct authentic naval dockyards, shipboard ceremonies, or building block maritime dioramas showcasing decorated and elite vessels.