Rare WW1 1916 Exeter Patriotic Recruitment Panel Stitched British Union Jack Flag.

A very nice authentic original large early 20th Century 1916 British patriotic recruitment union jack flag, the flag still retains all of its original vivid colours, the weave is of a thick material finishing, the flag is panel sewn and with its original rope attachment and toggle to top intact and to the bottom rope wall tieback attachment for anti-rap over , this flag has been kept in very good condition for many years and was used in ceremonial occasions after the war, it has cleaned many years ago but still shows its age and wear. The flag is a perfect display size a very nice collectable size British union flag dating from 1916. Would look superb framed or in a themed bar or restaurant. This flag was Purchased by me from an Exeter devon antiques fair, the vendor (collector) some years ago he purchased it directly from the original building that was used for the recruitment of British army forces, the flag was used for various occasions until its refurbishment and sold to him, this flag was used during the British recruitment campaign WW1 1916 Exeter Devon.

About the Union Jack Flag.
The current design of the union jack flag dates from the union of Ireland and Great Britain in beginning of the early1800s Georgian era, When the very first flag was introduced in beginning of the 1600s, it became known as simply the British flag or the flag of Britain. The word "jack" was in use before 1600 to describe the maritime bow flag. One thought goes that for some years it would have been called just simply the Jack, or "the King's Jack flag ", but by the late 1600s, the where formally referred to as His Majesty's Jack flag, it was commonly called the Union Jack flag ever since, and this was officially acknowledged. Antique and Vintage Union Jack Flags are very sought after today and are highly collected

Size 1300mm x 2900mm
Condition: shows age and wear some white staining could possibly removed but in very good condition please see photos

Code: 51201