White Ensign

British naval ensign. Wool bunting, machine-sewn. Worn by HMS 'Queen Elizabeth' at the surrender of the German Fleet 21 November 1918. Presented by Admiral Sir David Beatty to Admiral A. Scales (1868-1952) of USS 'Delaware'. Rope and two Inglefield clips attached. Brass grommets in hoist.

Object Details

ID: AAA0688
Collection: Flags
Type: Naval ensign
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Lane & Neave
Events: World War I, 1914-1918
Vessels: Queen Elizabeth (1913)
Date made: 1915
People: Royal Navy; Scale, Archibald Henderson Hamilton, Gordon Beatty, David
Credit: Lent by His Majesty The King
Measurements: flag: 1803.4 x 3733.8 mm
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