Ensign Collection (#4)

Viva, 1899 July 29. Creator: Johns Johnston
Viva, 1899 July 29

Tillie, 1892 June. Creator: Johns Johnston
Tillie, 1892 June

Spindrift, 1895 Aug 4. Creator: Johns Johnston
Spindrift, 1895 Aug 4

S.Y. [Steam yacht] Reverie, 1894 Sept 15. Creator: Johns Johnston
S.Y. [Steam yacht] Reverie, 1894 Sept 15

Nydia, 1895 Aug 4. Creator: Johns Johnston
Nydia, 1895 Aug 4

Nydia, near Southland Light, 1892 June 14. Creator: Johns Johnston
Nydia, near Southland Light, 1892 June 14

Corinthia, 1897 Sept 6. Creator: Johns Johnston
Corinthia, 1897 Sept 6. Built for J. Adolph Mollenhauer, a member of the New York Yacht Club, also Commodore of the Pentaquit-Corinthian Yacht Club of Bay Shore...by the Gas Engine

Ships, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Ships, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Ships, 1914

Flags. Battle Fleet Flag, 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Flags. Battle Fleet Flag, 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Flags. Battle Fleet Flag, 1911. [US battle ensign]

Inn with the ensign of Saint-Etienne, rue de la Montagne-Sainte-Genevieve, 1902. Creator: Fernand Maillaud
Inn with the ensign of Saint-Etienne, rue de la Montagne-Sainte-Genevieve, 1902

Royal Navy, Line Crew, Ship's Ensign, 1830–33. Creator: Auguste Raffet
Royal Navy, Line Crew, Ship's Ensign, 1830-33

The Canterbury Colonists - scene at Gravesend, on Monday, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Canterbury Colonists - scene at Gravesend [in Kent], on Monday, 1850. Settlers bound for New Zealand. A dinner was given...in the fields adjoining Wate's Hotel...the hotel itself not being

Reception of Lord Gough at Calcutta, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Reception of Lord Gough at Calcutta, 1850. Loud Gough arrived at Calcutta [modern Kolkata, India] on the 29th of December

British Royal Navy submarine HMS Talisman returns home to HMS Forth, Holy Loch in Scotland, after a period of very successful service in Mediterranean waters

Zambia Flag Illustration
The flag of Zambia is the national flag of Zambia. It was adopted upon independence on 24 October 1964. Before that, Zambia was the British protectorate of Northern Rhodesia

Flag of Afghanistan

Lloyds signal station, Bass Point, The Lizard, Landewednack, Cornwall. Around 1900
Hand coloured slide by William Charles Hughes of Lloyds signal station on the top of the cliff with flags flying. Photographer: Unknown

Lloyds signal station, Bass Point, Landewednack, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Close up of Lloyds signal station, E.R.Telegraph Office, with flags flying. A lady is standing outside and a small child sits on the grass to the right. Photographer: Unknown

The Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl) is the symbol of Innsbruck, a loggia covered with golden copper tiles at the end of Via Maria-Theresien-Strasse. Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria

British Royal Navy submarine HMS Utmost returns home to HMS Forth, Holy Loch in Britain after 12 months of service in Mediterranean waters

HMS Truant has returned to Britain after an absence of 21 years in the Mediterranean, Indian Ocean and Java Seas. As she came alongside the depot ship

The Duke of Cornwall and Yorks Colonial Tour... Departure of the Ophir from Portsmouth, 1901
The Duke of Cornwall and Yorks Colonial Tour, 1901: Departure of the Ophir from Portsmouth, March 16, 1901. Ships are decorated with flags as crowds turn out to wave off the royal yacht HMS Ophir as

Flag of Botswana Illustration
The Botswana flag colours are the same as the countrys coat of arms. Blue represents water and the black and white symbolises racial harmony with the influence of the national animal, the zebra

The Dover Sailors Home, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Dover Sailors Home, 1856. The Dover Sailors Home was inaugurated on the 29th of November last by Captain Hall, R.N. of her Majesty's ship Blenheim...From a small though comfortable receptacle

White Ensigns decorating the Admiralty Arch during Trooping the Colour celebrations, marking the Queen official birthday and her 70-year Jubilee, London, England

Picture is RFA GOLD ROVER with HMS LANCASTER in the background, together on Atlantic Patrol Task (South) duties. RFA GOLD ROVER first joined HMS LANCASTER in the Falklands Islands back in June 2015

Picture are, on the left RFA GOLD ROVER, and on her right HMS LANCASTER sailing together on Atlantic Patrol Task (South) duties

HMS Dumbarton Castle displays her Paying Off Pennant as she enters Portsmouth Harbour
Veteran Royal Navy warship HMS Dumbarton Castle flys her Paying Off Pennant as she returns to her Portsmouth home for the last time before retiring from service

WW2, Ensign Flag And Wartime Fisherman
A pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a naval ensign banner flown in the Navy manner, while the right picture portrays a war time fisherman

Maria Pita (1565-1643). Spanish heroine. Anonymous portrait
Maria Pita (Maria Mayor Fernandez de Camara y Pita) (1565-1643). Spanish heroine. King Philip II awarded her the rank of ensign for the defense of Corunna in 1589 against the attack of the English

The Flag
An evocative painting of a soldier, who lay dead at the paws of a lion, (a symbol of Britain) with a Canadian red ensign flag draped over him to a grieving gathering of people

RMS Queen Mary souvenir, large red ensign
RMS Queen Mary, souvenir, along with other items given to the last remaining man to sail on Windjammers as a memento of a man of his time

Hoisting the Union Jack Flag on the Victoria Tower
When the Sovereign is in Houses of Parliament building the Royal Standard is flown, on Victoria Tower. Photograph showing two men hoisting the Union Jack flag. Date: 1906

National flag of Romania, photographed in Cluj, Transylvania, Romania
balkan, balkan peninsula, banner, character, cluj county, concept, concept image, deserted, ensign, europe's, flags, national colours, national emblem, national emblems, national flags

Picture series National Flags, Austria, with soldier and mountain farmer, digitally restored reproduction of a
2 people, adorned, advertising, agrarian, agricultural, agriculturally, arts, banner, black, black-and-white, black-white, bric-a-brac, caparisoned, character, colored, colorful, colorfully

Picture series national flags, Italy, with farmer and bersaglieri, digitally restored reproduction of a collectors
2 people, adorned, advertising, agrarian, agricultural, agriculturally, arts, banner, black, black-and-white, black-white, bric-a-brac, caparisoned, character, colored, colorful, colorfully

Picture series national flags, Spain, with soldier and guitar player, digitally restored reproduction of a collectors
2 people, adorned, advertising, arts, banner, black, black-and-white, black-white, bric-a-brac, caparisoned, character, colored, colorful, colorfully, coloured, colourful, colourfully, copy

Picture series national flags, Turkey, with soldier and man with coffee tray
2 people, adorned, advertising, arts, banner, black, black-and-white, black-white, bric-a-brac, caparisoned, character, colored, colorful, colorfully, coloured, colourful, colourfully, copy

Ruby-throated hummingbird at blue ensign salvia Date: 15-08-2021

Representation of the Carroccio, a large cart bearing the city signs and around which gathered the militias of
ELD4849274 Representation of the Carroccio, a large cart bearing the city signs and around which gathered the militias of the communes of the Po plain

Heralds or officers of arms, herauts or officers of arms, 15th century. They wear coats of arms with gold fleur-de-lis
FLO4570333 Heralds or officers of arms, herauts or officers of arms, 15th century. They wear coats of arms with gold fleur-de-lis and carry ensigns with the arms of France

Sir Garnet Wolseley (engraving)
1061180 Sir Garnet Wolseley (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Garnet Wolseley)

Portrait of a Parisian concierge (Villiers district, Paris). Photograph, circa 1870-1886
LSE4316143 Portrait of a Parisian concierge (Villiers district, Paris). Photograph, circa 1870-1886, by Paul Emile Theodore Ducos (1849-1913)

View of Han Loou shopping street in Han Keou (Han-Keou), China. Engraving after a drawing by Ferdinandus
LSE4322427 View of Han Loou shopping street in Han Keou (Han-Keou), China. Engraving after a drawing by Ferdinandus, in " Le Tour du Monde, Nouveau journal des Voyages"

Le marchand de coups de baton - Lithography, extracted from Theatre des puppets du jardin des Tuileries
LSE4088993 Le marchand de coups de baton - Lithography, extracted from Theatre des puppets du jardin des Tuileries, text and drawing by Louis Edmond Duranty (1833-1880), Paris, 1863 by Duranty

The Clerk of the Cheque (Senior Exon or officer), Ensign and Lieutentant of the Yeoman of the Guard in Queen Victorias
6339050 The Clerk of the Cheque (Senior Exon or officer), Ensign and Lieutentant of the Yeoman of the Guard in Queen Victorias coronation parade by British School

A Squadron of Life Guards
6338952 A Squadron of Life Guards by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: A Squadron of Life Guards. Household Brigade, in Queen Victorias coronation parade)

The Prince George at Spithead. The Naval Requiem of Queen Victoria (w / c)
SPI52406 The Prince George at Spithead. The Naval Requiem of Queen Victoria (w/c) by Dixon, Charles Edward (1872-1934); John Spink Fine Watercolours, London, UK

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"Ensign: A Symbol of Pride, Heritage, and Unity" The ensign, a powerful symbol of national pride and unity, has played a significant role throughout history. From the majestic HMS Victory proudly hoisting its flags to the inspiring words of Admiral Nelson, this emblem holds great importance. In the Royal Navy's vast fleet, flags flutter in the wind as they represent their respective ships. The iconic Red Ensign waves alongside the Union Jack on vessels like HMS Lancaster at sea, showcasing Britain's maritime prowess. Traveling across Europe reveals even more diverse uses for ensigns. In Switzerland's stunning Alpstein Range, the Swiss flag stands tall atop mountains—a testament to their rich heritage and independence. Meanwhile, Portugal displays its vibrant red and green ensign with pride. Stepping back in time takes us to ancient Rome where warriors donned elaborate costumes adorned with an ensign-like standard—a symbol of strength and honor that rallied troops into battle. During wartime eras such as World War II, ensigns took on new roles beyond military use. A National Savings Group poster encouraged citizens to support their country by investing wisely—depicting an ensign as a beacon of hope during challenging times. Beyond national representation lies commercial significance too; Singer Sewing Machines utilized an advertising card featuring an elegant lady sewing beneath an ensign—an emblematic reminder of craftsmanship and quality. From South America to Africa, nations like Togo and Colombia display their unique tricolor designs on their national flags—ensuring that identity is celebrated through these cherished symbols. Ultimately, it is sailors who embody the spirit behind every flag they serve under. Whether raising the Union Jack or Red Ensign high above deck or standing beside them with unwavering loyalty—their dedication keeps traditions alive while safeguarding our seas. In essence, from historic battleships like HMS Victory to modern-day aircraft carriers sailing across oceans worldwide—the ensign remains a timeless symbol of pride, heritage, and unity.