Obverse

Obverse

Reverse

Reverse

ZFC1589

Canada // national flag / 1922-1957

Sub-collection: Canada

National Flag of Canada 1922-1957.
Flag on 10.5".

This was the standard ensign of the British empire using the Union Jack in the upper hoist and "the seal or badge of the colony in the fly therof" per Colonial Defence Act of 1865. This flag's colonial connotations led to the decision to come up with a new national flag without the British symbolism. There are actually two different flags of this kind red and blue, I think the red was the ensign used on land and the blue at sea (different from British ships--national service colour is red and blue is for vessels employed under transport department, Civil Department of the Navy, and ships commanded by Officers of the Royal Naval Reserve Force). While this flag is no longer an official flag, they can still be found in Canada. Usually in very pro-British areas.



Hoist & Fly

Width of Hoist 6
Length of Fly 4

Stars

Are there stars on obverse? no
Are there stars on reverse? no

Stripes

Has a Blood Stripe? no

Stitching

Stitching Machine

Attachment

Comments on Method of Attachmen Mounted on staff
Method of Attachment Wire Stapled

Condition

Condition Excellent
Displayable yes

Date

Date circa 1997