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Antique British Merchant Marine Flag

$ 382.8

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Condition: Good condition overall, with very vibrant coloring. Stitching is intact, no severe wear to fly or hoist. Slight toning along white of canton and hoist. Original hardware and inscription. Unframed, sold as-is.
  • Dimensions: 33" H x 40" W
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Year: Unknown

    Description

    Offered is an antique British Merchant Marine flag, with a bright red field and Union Jack as the canton. The flag is machine stitched along the canton and hoist, with a contrasting white hand-stitch along the fly. The hoist features the handwritten inscription "England" at the top. The Red Ensign or "Red Duster" is a British ensign used on merchant ships since the early 18th century. The flag is still used as a civil ensign throughout the United Kingdom.