U.S. Navy & Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation (PUC) Pennant Assembly – Custom 3D Printed Miniature Accessory Parts Pieces for Brick Block Figures

Item Name / Model: Miniature U.S. Navy & Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation (PUC) 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 or maritime dioramas. The item is a highly detailed, miniature replica of the esteemed United States Navy and Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation pennant, mounted on a pole.

• Flag Component: The printed flag tile is cleverly designed to simulate a triangular pennant shape, utilizing white geometric “cutouts” on the fly end (the right side) to create the illusion of a pointed flag against the rectangular piece. The pennant itself features three equal horizontal stripes: dark blue on the top, gold (yellow) in the middle, and scarlet (red) on the bottom. The surface has a smooth, high-quality printed finish that vividly captures the precise colors of this prestigious military award.

• 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 during a ceremony. (Note: The square black base plate shown at the bottom acts as a display stand and can be easily detached so the pole can be actively held by a figure or mounted onto a miniature ship in maritime dioramas).

Historical Background: This accessory accurately replicates the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC) Pennant utilized by the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps. Established by Executive Order in 1942, following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the PUC is awarded to military units that display extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy. The three distinct colors—blue, gold, and scarlet—match the official ribbon worn by service members of the decorated unit. When a U.S. Navy vessel is awarded this high honor, it is historically entitled to proudly fly this specific triangular pennant from its mast to denote the ship’s heroic status. This custom miniature piece is an essential, historically accurate accessory for builders looking to construct authentic WWII naval bases, decorate heroic warships, or enhance modern building block military displays.