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A Quality Vintage Cloth Union Jack Flag
Hand stitched in heavy cloth, this superior appliqué Union Jack is a very well made piece of patriotism, surviving from the middle of the twentieth century.
There is a smattering of old holes across the flag, giving it an aged look, though the colours are still very vivid. There are also flagpole fittings present, with corded rope running through to a toggle at one end.
The current design of the flag dates from the union of Ireland and Great Britain in 1801. When the first flag was introduced in 1606, it became known simply as "the British flag" or "the flag of Britain". The word "jack" was in use before 1600 to describe the maritime bow flag. One theory goes that for some years it would have been called just "the Jack", or "Jack flag", or "the King's Jack", but by 1674, while formally referred to as "His Majesty's Jack", it was commonly called the Union Jack, and this was officially acknowledged.
With vintage union jacks being so sought after to decorate the home or the shop front, or even to celebrate the Olympics, this flag is likely to find a new home rather imminently.
SellerDoe And Hope
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Doe And Hope
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The Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
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There is a smattering of old holes across the flag, giving it an aged look, though the colours are still very vivid. There are also flagpole fittings present, with corded rope running through to a toggle at one end.
The current design of the flag dates from the union of Ireland and Great Britain in 1801. When the first flag was introduced in 1606, it became known simply as "the British flag" or "the flag of Britain". The word "jack" was in use before 1600 to describe the maritime bow flag. One theory goes that for some years it would have been called just "the Jack", or "Jack flag", or "the King's Jack", but by 1674, while formally referred to as "His Majesty's Jack", it was commonly called the Union Jack, and this was officially acknowledged.
With vintage union jacks being so sought after to decorate the home or the shop front, or even to celebrate the Olympics, this flag is likely to find a new home rather imminently.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 2/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
DimensionsHeight 27.5 inches
Width 55 inches
Date c.1950
1950s Antiques Origin British
Condition Good.
Item code as155a379
Status Sold
£135.00
$168.55
€157.69
$
€
Conversion rates as of 2/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
View all stock from
Doe And Hope
The Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
Get directions to Doe And Hope
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