House flag, Royal Mail Steam Packet Co

The house flag of the Royal Mail Steam Packet Co, London. The flag is made of wool bunting, machine sewn with a linen hoist. The design of the crown is printed onto the fabric. A rope and wooden toggle is attached.

A white rectangular flag with a red saltire overall, bearing, in the centre, a king's crown proper.

Object Details

ID: AAA0994
Collection: Flags
Type: House flag
Display location: Not on display
Date made: circa 1911
People: Royal Mail Steam Packet Co, London; Bolt, Daniel
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Daniel Bolt Collection
Measurements: flag: 1879.6 x 2692.4 mm