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Command flag, Vice Admiral, RN. The command flag of a Vice-Admiral, RN, with part of the fly missing. It is made of wool bunting with a linen hoist, machine-sewn with some hand sewing. A rope and two Inglefield clips are attached to hoist the flag. The fl
1916
National Maritime Museum

White Ensign. A British naval ensign. It was used as a battle ensign by HMS 'Chester' 1915 at the Battle of Jutland 31 May 1916. It is made of wool bunting and is machine-sewn. A rope and two Inglefield clips are attached and there are eyelets i
1916
National Maritime Museum

White Ensign. British naval ensign. Battle ensign HMS 'Inconstant' worn during the battle of Jutland, 1916. Most of fly missing. Eyelets in hoist. Fly edge missing. Flag removed from frame.
1916
National Maritime Museum

White Ensign. British naval ensign. Wool bunting, machine-sewn. Battle ensign of HMS 'Colossus' 1910 at the battle of Jutland 1916. Eyelets in hoist. Lower fly corner missing. S hook attached to upper hoist.
1916
National Maritime Museum

White Ensign. British naval ensign. Wool bunting, machine-sewn. Battle ensign reputedly worn by HMS 'Iron Duke' at Jutland. Rope attached.
1916
National Maritime Museum

White Ensign. British naval ensign. Worn by HMS 'Mary Rose' at the battle of Jutland, 1916. Wool bunting, machine-sewn, fly end missing. Rope and two Inglefield clips attached. Losses at fly edge. Brass grommets in hoist.
1916
National Maritime Museum

White Ensign. White Ensign. British naval ensign. Wool bunting, machine-sewn. Battle ensign worn by HMS 'Lion' at Jutland, 1916. Eyelets in hoist. Piece missing from fly edge.
1916
National Maritime Museum