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First World War Union Jack Silk Flag dated July 19th, 1919

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1919

Overview

Silk rectangular flag on metal rod, displayed vertically in frame. On main side, large union jack is painted in red and blue over cream silk, taking up majority of fabric. Along left hand side of union jack is an additional layer of cream silk, displaying text that runs vertically from bottom to top (text is on its side).
Along left hand side of flag are 5 loops of silk, securing flag to metal rod. Gold plaited cord loosely extends along length of rod, fed through holes in either end of rod and knotted. Tassels are at each end of cord, strengthened by white thread wound around. Along right hand side of flag is gold metallic fringing, 3.5cm long.

Historical information

This flag was produced by the Ugly Men’s Association as part of a fundraiser for the benefits of “the boys” and their dependents.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-12-1988.9.1

Item type

Artefacts

Themes

War and Conflict > World War 1

Material

Width

684 mm

Height or length

983 mm

Depth

54 mm

Inscriptions and markings

"His Majesty the King's memorable message: "Peace has been signed, and thus ends the greatest war in history. I join with you in thanking God." July 19th, 1919. Signed George R.I. & W. W. McCartney/ Governor of W.A." All text in typed format except for names, which appear as signatures.

Keywords

First World War

Ugly Men's Voluntary Worker's Association of Western Australia

Governor Of West Australia

Place made

WA, Australia

Year

1919

Primary significance criteria

Artistic or aesthetic significance

Historic significance

Social or spiritual significance