Framed drawing of the Standard of the Commonwealth 1649, Bearing the St.George's Cross and the Irish Harp

A framed drawing of the Commonwealth Standard in 1649. It depcits a drawing with two shields, one bearing St George's Cross and the other with the Irish Harp. The two shields are surrounded by two wreaths and has a red background. Prinited on the white mount are the words "STANDARD OF THE COMMONWEALTH 1649, BEARING THE ST. GEORGE'S CROSS AND THE IRISH HARP".

Object Details

ID: AAB0525
Collection: Fine art
Type: Drawing
Display location: Not on display
Places: Bristol
Date made: 1649-58
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Sheet: 234 x 318 mm; Mount: 398 x 485 mm