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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.
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Object Details
| ID: | AAA0545 |
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| 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 |