House flag, Cunard Steamship Co Ltd

The house flag of the Cunard Steamship Co Ltd. The flag is made of wool bunting, machine sewn with a linen hoist. A rope is attached. The company crest is printed. Inscribed on the hoist: '3 YD'.

A rectangular, red flag with the company crest - a crowned, gold rampant lion holding a globe, mantling below.

Object Details

ID: AAA1067
Collection: Flags
Type: House flag
Display location: Not on display
Date made: before 1919
People: Cunard Line; Bolt, Daniel
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Daniel Bolt Collection
Measurements: flag: 2235.2 x 2870.2 mm