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Governor's flag, Hudson Bay Co
The Governor's flag of the Hudson Bay Co, London. The flag is made of wool bunting, machine and hand sewn with a painted design. It has a linen hoist. A rope and toggle is attached and it has a hand sewn repair. This design was used as the company house flag until 1952. This particular flag was used by the SS 'Pelican'.
A rectangular white flag with the arms of the Hudson's Bay Co: Argent a cross gules between four beavers passant proper. Crest a cap of maintainance gules, turned up ermine, a fox sejant proper. Supporters two elk proper. Motto; 'PRO PELLE CUTEM'.
A rectangular white flag with the arms of the Hudson's Bay Co: Argent a cross gules between four beavers passant proper. Crest a cap of maintainance gules, turned up ermine, a fox sejant proper. Supporters two elk proper. Motto; 'PRO PELLE CUTEM'.
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Object Details
| ID: | AAA0980 |
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| Collection: | Flags |
| Type: | House flag |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Vessels: | Pelican (SS) |
| Date made: | before 1911 |
| People: | Co, Hudson Bay; Bolt, Daniel |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Daniel Bolt Collection |
| Measurements: | flag: 3251.2 x 3454.4 mm |