Russian Merchant ensign (1799-1917, after 1990)

A Russian merchant ensign of the design in use from 1799-1917 and revived in 1990. The ensign is made of wool bunting with a linen hoist and is machine sewn. A rope and toggle is attached. The flag has three horizontal stripes in white, blue and red. The name 'Carter' is inscribed in black ink on the hoist.

Object Details

ID: AAA0545
Collection: Flags
Type: Civil ensign
Display location: Not on display
Places: Russia
Date made: Before 1917
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Flag: 889 x 1752.6 mm
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