Belgian merchant ensign (after 1831)

Belgian merchant ensign, 1831 pattern. It is made of wool bunting, machine sewn and with a linen hoist marked 'MP'. A rope for hoisting is attached. The design consists of black, yellow and red vertical stripes. The proportions are incorrect and should be either 2:3 for a Belgian civil ensign or 13:15 for the national flag.

Object Details

ID: AAA0514
Collection: Flags
Type: Civil ensign
Display location: Not on display
Places: Belgium
Date made: Early 20th century
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Cook Collection
Measurements: flag: 711.2 x 1397 mm
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