Bath banner, Sir John Colpoys (1742-1821)
Bath banner of Sir John Colpoys (1742-1821). Silk painted with his arms - Argent an anchor azure surmounted by a maunch (sleeve) sable charged with three crosses patee of the field. The backgound is brown and the crosses gold. Banner is inscribed 'Sir John Colpoys' to read the correct way up when the banner hung sideways.
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Object Details
ID: | AAA0935 |
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Collection: | Flags |
Type: | Banner |
Display location: | Not on display |
Date made: | circa 1798 |
People: | Colpoys, John |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | flag: 1803.4 x 1828.8 mm |
Parts: | Bath banner, Sir John Colpoys (1742-1821) |