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Imperial German merchant ensign (1871-1919)
Imperial German merchant ensign, 1871-1919 pattern. The ensign is made of wool bunting with a linen hoist and is machine sewn. A rope is attached to hoist the ensign. There are hand sewn repairs at the hoist. The design consists of three horizontal stripes black, white and red. A label is sewn to the lower left hand corner which reads: 'FLAG OF GERMAN STEAMER "TELDE" Captured by H.M.S. ESSEX OFF TENERIFE MAY 3RD 1916. Presented by Admiral Sir Hugh Watson K.C.B., C.V.O., C.B.E.'
The use of this design was revived briefly between 1933 and 1935.
The flag was presented to St Bartholomew's Hospital by a former governor and almoner, Admiral Sir Hugh Watson (1872-1954). Hugh Watson was captain of 'Essex' from 1 January 1914; his successor took over on 21 May 1916.
The use of this design was revived briefly between 1933 and 1935.
The flag was presented to St Bartholomew's Hospital by a former governor and almoner, Admiral Sir Hugh Watson (1872-1954). Hugh Watson was captain of 'Essex' from 1 January 1914; his successor took over on 21 May 1916.
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Object Details
| ID: | AAA0476 |
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| Collection: | Flags |
| Type: | Civil ensign |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Places: | Germany |
| Events: | World War I, 1914-1918 |
| Vessels: | Telde 1914 [SS]; Essex 1901 [HMS] |
| Date made: | circa 1916 |
| People: | Watson, Hugh |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | flag: 1041.4 x 1270 mm |