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French naval ensign (1794-1814, after 1830)
Fragment of red white and blue bunting framed with a note: 'Part of the French colours from on Board the Ship Impetueux of 74 Guns taken by Lord Howe on the Glorious 1 of June 1794 70 Leagues to the Westward of Ushant'. Small fragment only, sewn to paper. Frame only numbered and marked.Small fragment only, sewn to paper. Frame only numbered and marked.
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Object Details
| ID: | AAA2018 |
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| Collection: | Flags |
| Type: | Naval ensign |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Events: | French Revolutionary Wars: Battle of the Glorious First of June, 1794 |
| Vessels: | America (captured 1794) |
| Date made: | 1 Jun 1794; 1794-1814 after 1830 |
| People: | French Navy |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | frame: 254 x 203.2 mm; flag: 76.2 x 76.2 mm |