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White Ensign
White Ensign. British naval ensign. Battle ensign worn by HMS 'Glasgow' at the battle of Coronel, 1 November 1914. Retained by navigating officer Lt Cdr M.P.B. Portman after the action. Rope and two Inglefield clips attached. Corner of fly edge is missing.
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Object Details
| ID: | AAA0699 |
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| Collection: | Flags |
| Type: | Naval ensign |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Events: | World War I: Battle of Coronel, 1914; World War I, 1914-1918 |
| Vessels: | Glasgow 1909 (HMS) |
| Date made: | 1909 |
| People: | Royal Navy; Portman, M P B |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | flag: 1778 x 3454.4 mm |