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Blue Ensign
A Blue Ensign belonging to Admiral Sir George St Vincent Duckworth King (1809-91). It is made of wool bunting and is hand-sewn. Marked on the hoist: 'Adl. King C.B. 12'. There is a rope attached to hoist the ensign. George King was promoted to flag rank in 1862 and from Companion of the Bath (C.B.) to Knight Commander (K.C.B) in 1873.
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Object Details
| ID: | AAA0738 |
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| Collection: | Flags; Textiles |
| Type: | Naval ensign |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Date made: | after 1862; 1862-1873 |
| People: | Royal Navy; King, George St Vincent Duckworth |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Flag: 838.2 x 1701.8 mm |