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Original British Anglo-Zulu War Era American Made Merchant Ship Red Naval Ensign Flag Dated 1877 - 34” x 59”
Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. The Red Ensign or "Red Duster" is the civil ensign of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It is one of the British ensigns, and it is used either plain or defaced with a badge or other emblem, mostly in the right half.
It is the flag flown by British merchant or passenger ships since 1707. Prior to 1707, an English red ensign and a Scottish red ensign were flown by the English Royal Navy and the Royal Scots Navy, respectively. The precise date of the first appearance of these earlier red ensigns is not known, but surviving payment receipts indicate that the English navy was paying to have such flags sewn in the 1620s.
Measures approximately 34"x59" and has a date stamped near the top of "187x" (the last number is illegible but looks to be 7) Marked "BULL DOG" and has a name "xxx GOODALL, NEW MILFORD CONN." Made in America. Has rope halyard and heavy brass hooks, and is stamped with the vessel's name, Wool, multi piece construction. Flag is in excellent condition for the age.
Comes more than ready for further research and display.
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