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Union Flag
British Union Flag (post 1801 pattern). Machine-sewn wool bunting. Worn by HMS Barham as a battle flag at Jutland 31 May 1916. Provenance - William Hayward, Leading Telegraphist HMS 'Mary Rose', killed in action 17 October 1917, aged 21. Rope and two Inglefield clips attached. Brass grommets in hoist.
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Object Details
| ID: | AAA0577 |
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| Collection: | Flags |
| Type: | Jack |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Events: | World War I: Battle of Jutland, 1916; World War I, 1914-1918 |
| Vessels: | Barham (1914) |
| Date made: | after 1801; 31 May 1916 |
| People: | Royal Navy; Hayward, Williamd |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | flag: 914.4 x 1828.8 mm |