Lot #232: 1907 - 1920's Canadian Red Ensign Cotton Flag

The flag in the image is the Canadian Red Ensign, a former flag of Canada. It features the Union Flag (Union Jack) in the canton (upper hoist corner) and the shield of the Coat of Arms of Canada on a red field. While officially authorized in 1892 for Canadian vessels, it was widely used unofficially as a national symbol on both land and sea even before that date. The Canadian Red Ensign served as Canada's de facto national flag until 1965, when it was replaced by the current National Flag of Canada, also known as the Maple Leaf Flag. Versions of the Red Ensign existed that incorporated the arms of various provinces as they joined Confederation. - Canadian flag from the pre-1965 era - Made of cotton material and double sided. - Measures 51" x 36" - Partially stamped markings, appears to read GUARANTEED with some numbers, not fully legible. Measurements: 51" x 36" Pickup category timeslot {A}