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White Ensign and Union Flag - Ww II Vintage
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White Ensign and Union Flag - Ww II Vintage

1920 - 1940
For Sale by AJD Antiques
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Large White Ensign with military arrow marks, 6ft x 12ft, a little moth eaten (battle damage?) and now only suitable for hanging indoors, not for flying.

A smaller Union flag, 3ft x 6ft, also with damage.

Dating to the Second World War.

Suitable for a man cave?

Size:

White Ensign - 72" x 144" (183 x 366cm)

Union Flag - 36" x 72" (91.5 x 183cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
183cm (72.05")
Width
366cm (144.09")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

AJD Antiques has dated this Ww2 White Ensign Flag to the 1940s.

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SA804608
Dealers Internal Reference
30810
Description
Large White Ensign with military arrow marks, 6ft x 12ft, a little moth eaten (battle damage?) and now only suitable for hanging indoors, not for flying.

A smaller Union flag, 3ft x 6ft, also with damage.

Dating to the Second World War.

Suitable for a man cave?

Size:

White Ensign - 72" x 144" (183 x 366cm)

Union Flag - 36" x 72" (91.5 x 183cm)

Height
183cm (72.05")
Width
366cm (144.09")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

AJD Antiques has dated this Ww2 White Ensign Flag to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA804608
Dealers Internal Ref
30810
AJD Antiques
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Founder of ajd antiques, jonathan dyas has a life-long passion for sourcing and returning to the market an eclectic range of antiques.

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A rectangular Second World War Royal Navy White Ensign flag featuring a white field with a red Saint Georges Cross, a Union Jack canton, and a stitched canvas edge with rope lanyard.
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Archive I A rectangular Second World War Royal Navy White Ensign flag featuring a white field with a red Saint Georges Cross, a Union Jack canton, and a stitched canvas edge with rope lanyard.

White Ensign and Union Flag - Ww II Vintage

Archive II A rectangular Second World War Royal Navy White Ensign flag featuring a white field with a red Saint Georges Cross, a Union Jack canton, and a stitched canvas edge with rope lanyard. View II
Archive III A rectangular Second World War Royal Navy White Ensign flag featuring a white field with a red Saint Georges Cross, a Union Jack canton, and a stitched canvas edge with rope lanyard. View III
Archive IV A rectangular Second World War Royal Navy White Ensign flag featuring a white field with a red Saint Georges Cross, a Union Jack canton, and a stitched canvas edge with rope lanyard. View IV
Archive V A rectangular Second World War Royal Navy White Ensign flag featuring a white field with a red Saint Georges Cross, a Union Jack canton, and a stitched canvas edge with rope lanyard. View V
Archive VI A rectangular Second World War Royal Navy White Ensign flag featuring a white field with a red Saint Georges Cross, a Union Jack canton, and a stitched canvas edge with rope lanyard. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular Second World War Royal Navy White Ensign flag featuring a white field with a red Saint Georges Cross, a Union Jack canton, and a stitched canvas edge with rope lanyard. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular Second World War Royal Navy White Ensign flag featuring a white field with a red Saint Georges Cross, a Union Jack canton, and a stitched canvas edge with rope lanyard. View VIII
Archive IX A rectangular Second World War Royal Navy White Ensign flag featuring a white field with a red Saint Georges Cross, a Union Jack canton, and a stitched canvas edge with rope lanyard. View IX
Archive X A rectangular Second World War Royal Navy White Ensign flag featuring a white field with a red Saint Georges Cross, a Union Jack canton, and a stitched canvas edge with rope lanyard. View X
Archive XI A rectangular Second World War Royal Navy White Ensign flag featuring a white field with a red Saint Georges Cross, a Union Jack canton, and a stitched canvas edge with rope lanyard. View XI
Archive XII A rectangular Second World War Royal Navy White Ensign flag featuring a white field with a red Saint Georges Cross, a Union Jack canton, and a stitched canvas edge with rope lanyard. View XII
Archive XIII A rectangular Second World War Royal Navy White Ensign flag featuring a white field with a red Saint Georges Cross, a Union Jack canton, and a stitched canvas edge with rope lanyard. View XIII
Archive XIV A rectangular Second World War Royal Navy White Ensign flag featuring a white field with a red Saint Georges Cross, a Union Jack canton, and a stitched canvas edge with rope lanyard. View XIV
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A rectangular Second World War Royal Navy White Ensign flag featuring a white field with a red Saint Georges Cross, a Union Jack canton, and a stitched canvas edge with rope lanyard.
White Ensign and Union Flag - WW II Vintage
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A rectangular Second World War Royal Navy White Ensign flag featuring a white field with a red Saint Georges Cross, a Union Jack canton, and a stitched canvas edge with rope lanyard.
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  • ObjectFlags & Banners
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleMid-20th Century Maritime
  • MaterialCotton, Wool Bunting, Canvas, Rope
  • ColourWhite, Red, Navy Blue
  • MotifsSaint George cross, Union Jack canton, Stitched canvas heading, Rope lanyard
  • SizeH 183 cm (72 in) x W 366 cm (144 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This Second World War Royal Navy White Ensign flag dates to 1940 and belongs to the mid-20th century maritime style. The rectangular flag consists of white cotton and wool bunting with a red Saint George's cross, a navy blue and red Union Jack canton, a stitched canvas heading, and a rope lanyard. Visible condition details include moth damage, wear spots, and stains across the fabric surface. It measures 183 cm high, 366 cm wide, and 1 cm deep. Today, this historic textile piece suits a gentleman's library or a home study, displayed as a wall hanging above a sideboard or in an interior gallery space. Its large scale and military heritage provide an authentic focal point for nautical and historical collections.

FAQs

The White Ensign, featuring the St Georges Cross and Union Flag canton, has served as the official naval ensign of the British Royal Navy since 1864, flying aboard ships and naval establishments worldwide.

Naval flags from this era were typically manufactured using durable wool bunting or heavy cotton, featuring multi-panel pieced construction, heavy canvas headings, and hand-spliced rope lanyards for hoisting.

Authentic wartime flags feature stitched seams rather than modern printed designs, natural fibre materials such as wool or cotton, braided rope toggles, and period-accurate brass or wooden fittings.

Framing the flag in a UV-protective acrylic display box creates a focal point above a sideboard or desk, blending vintage maritime character with clean architectural lines.

Keep historical flags out of direct sunlight to prevent colour fading, avoid liquid washing which can bleed dyes, and consult a textile conservator for stabilising delicate fibres.
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