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.

Object Details

ID: AAA0935
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)