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Nelson commemorative processional banner carried on three poles. It is made of blue silk painted in colours, gold and silver. In the centre is a portrait of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) - shown wearing a hat - within a border of rope twist and a laurel wreath. The banner is inscribed 'THINE ISLAND LOVES THEE WELL THOU FAMOUS MAN', 'THE GREATEST SAILOR SINCE OUR WORLD BEGAN', '1805 1905'. It has a yellow fringe, cords and tassels are attached.
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Object Details
| ID: | AAA0934 |
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| Collection: | Flags |
| Type: | Banner |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Events: | Napoleonic Wars: Battle of Trafalgar, 1805 |
| Date made: | 1905 |
| People: | Nelson, Horatio |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. We regret that Museum enquiries have not been able to identify the owner of the flag's emblem and would welcome any information that would help us update our records. Please contact the Picture Library. |
| Measurements: | Flag: 2035 mm x 2737 mm |
| Parts: | Banner |