Union Flag

British Union Flag (post 1801 pattern). Machine stitched wool bunting. Worn as a battle flag by HMS 'Marlborough' 1912 at the battle of Jutland 1916. Rope and two Inglefield clips attached. Eyelets in hoist. Fly edge frayed. Flag removed from case.

Object Details

ID: AAA0586
Collection: Flags
Type: Jack
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Kirkhall & Co
Events: World War I: Battle of Jutland, 1916; World War I, 1914-1918
Date made: 1915
People: Royal Navy
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: case: 1397 x 1397 x 152.4 mm; flag: 2133.6 x 4368.8 mm