The house flag of Siemens Brothers and Co Ltd, London. The flag is made of wool bunting, machine sewn with a linen hoist. A rope and wooden toggle is attached.There are repairs at the corners. It was used by the cable ship 'Faraday' 1874.
A rectangular white flag with a red cross overall. The black letters 'W W C S' in the quarters.
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Date
circa 1911
date QS:P571,+1911-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1480,Q5727902
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THBN: 60 dossier number: item-house flags id number: AAA1033
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Flags
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The house flag of Siemens Brothers and Co Ltd, London. The flag is made of wool bunting, machine sewn with a linen hoist. A rope and wooden toggle is attached.There are repairs at the corners. It was used by the cable ship 'Faraday' 1874.
A rectangular white flag with a red cross overall. The black letters 'W W C S' in the quarters. AAA1033