Flag Collection (page 10)

Jijel, Algeria - Hotel Djidjelli-Plage
Jijel (Djidjelli, Igilgili), Algeria - The Hotel Djidjelli-Plage. Algeria was (at this point) still under French control - hence the tricolore flying from the rooftop flagpole. circa 1920s

1957 British Grand Prix. Aintree, England. 18th - 20th July 1957. Stirling Moss (Vanwall), 1st position shared with Tony Brooks

Paddle Steamer Bournemouth Queen, of the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company. Date: circa 1910

HMS Victory - 2
HMS Victory, Portsmouth, England. A sailor scrubs the main deck. First published The Daily Telegraph Date: circa 1990

France, Alsace, Strasbourg, European parliament at dusk

Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?, c1830s. Creator: GH Adcock
Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?, c1830s. Biblical scene, Acts 26: 14: And when we were all fallen to the earth, I heard a voice speaking unto me, and saying in the Hebrew tongue, Saul, Saul

Visit of the Duke of Edinburgh to Edlington - onlookers
A group of expectant ladies (Mother, Grandmothers and their young children) awaiting the arrival of the Duke of Edinburgh during his visit to Edlington, South Yorkshire. Date: circa 1955

2 Royal Tank Regiment prepares to deploy to the Gulf. GERMANY. 21 / 01 / 2003
2 Royal Tank Regiment prepares to deploy to the Gulf. Shown here the Challenger 2 Tank, main battle tank on Hohne Ranges, Germany

Two Rogues Calling Themselves Weavers Made Their Appearance, c1930. Artist: W Heath Robinson
Two Rogues Calling Themselves Weavers Made Their Appearance, c1930. An illustration from The Emperors New Clothes by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen

The Lady Chapel, Liverpool Cathedral, 1926. Designed by Giles Gilbert Scott and built on St James Mount, in the centre of Liverpool, this is the second largest Anglican cathedral in the world

Battle of Quatre Bras, 1815 (1906). Artist: Vereker Monteith Hamilton
Battle of Quatre Bras, 1815 (1906). British infantry fighting off an attack by French cavalry at the battle fought two days before Waterloo. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. V

The Battle of Texel, 1673 (c1920). Artist: Eugene Louis Gabriel Isabey
The Battle of Texel, 1673 (c1920). In 1653, the Dutch admiral Maarten Tromp was killed in a battle with the English navy off the coast of Texel, Holland

The Battle of Towton, 29 March 1461, (c1920). The Battle of Towton (1461) took place near Towton in Yorkshire and was one of the bloodiest ever battles fought in Britain

British military discipline, 19th century. A soldier, tied to the triangle, being flogged with a cat-o-nine-tails. In 1867 Parliament abolished flogging in the services

The Spanish Armada which threatened England in July 1588. The ships of the Spanish fleet are shown in combat with British vessels

Street scene, Harrow School
Pupils in the street outside Harrow School. Date: 1918

Pier Restaurant, Savin Rock, West Haven, Connecticut, USA
Wilcox Pier Restaurant, Savin Rock, West Haven, Connecticut, USA. Date: 1907

Murdoch Bath House, Galveston, Texas, USA
The Murdoch Bath House, by the Sea Wall Boulevard, Galveston, Texas, USA. 1911

Australian packet ship, the Ben Nevis
Australian White Star Line packet ship, the Ben Nevis. Date: 1852

Million Dollar Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
People on the Boardwalk, Million Dollar Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA

Sea Scout of 1st Suva Group, Fiji, South Pacific
Leslie G. Keys, Sea Scout of the 1st Suva Group, Fiji, South Pacific, with the British flag. The mat hanging behind him is to be presented to the Chief Scout

WORLD WAR I (1914-1918). Poster USA BONDS Third Liberty Loan Campaign"
World War I (1914-1918). Poster USA Bonds Third Liberty Loan Campaign. Boy Scouts of America (1917), by Joseph Christian Leyendecker (1874-1951). Edited by the government of the United States

Vintage print of prominent Confederate Generals and Statesmen
Vintage civil war print of General Robert E. Lee and other prominent Confederate Generals and Statesmen

Turkish national flag

Flag of Zambia

CRYSTAL PALACE, 1851. Interior view of the Crystal Palace, site of the Great Exhibition of 1851, at Hyde Park, London, England. English lithograph, c1851

WORLD WAR I: CAMOUFLAGE. The zebra-striped British transport ship Osterly decked out in flags in New York Harbor to celebrate the signing of the armistice, 11 November 1918. Photograph

Ong Pagoda (Chua Ong), Hoi An Ancient Town, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Greetings postcard from Taranto, Italy - with Corso Umberto with R.N. Regina Elena and an Italian sailor. Date: circa 1920s

WW2 - Laundry - It ll soon be hanging on the Siegfried Line
WW2 humour - " Two British soldiers doing their laundry comment that " It ll soon be hanging on the Siegfried Line!". Date: circa 1944

Major General Claud Martins House, by Thomas Daniell
Major General Claud Martins House, the Farhad Baksh, in Lucknow on the River Gumti, by Thomas Daniell (1749-1840). Date: 1789

A Pagoda in the East Indies, by Thomas Daniell (1749-1840). Date: 1800

A decorated Mk II tank in Farningham, Kent. 1938

Bolshevist, After painting by Boris Kustodiev, Russia
The Bolshevist. After 1920 painting by Boris Mihajlovic Kustodiev (1878 - 1927). Russian

Mao Tse - Tung (Mao Zedong), Chinese propaganda poster
Chinese propaganda poster showing Mao Tse - Tung (Mao Zedong), Chinese Communist leader, with peasants during the Cultural Revolution of 1966

Astronaut Jim Irwin saluting the American flag by the lunar rover and the lunar module Falcon at the Hadley-Apennine
APOLLO 15: JIM IRWIN, 1971. Astronaut Jim Irwin saluting the American flag by the lunar rover and the lunar module Falcon at the Hadley-Apennine landing site, during the Apollo 15 mission

SECOND BULL RUN, 1862. The Second Battle of Bull Run (Manassass, Virginia), 29-30 August 1862: contemporary lithograph by Currier & Ives

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Picketts Charge reaching the Union center at the Battle of Gettysburg, American Civil War. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th century illustration

Czech Republic - Sokol Rally in Prague 1920s
A rally to promoting public exercise as a way to stimulate national self importance (through organised gymnastic and athletic demonstrations - usually mass-participation)

Czech Republic - 6th All Sokol Rally in Prague
A rally to promoting public exercise as a way to stimulate national self importance (through organised gymnastic and athletic demonstrations - usually mass-participation)

Onward Christian Soldier
ONWARD, CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS Christian values and military aggression are combined !

Peary and Cook dispute over the North Pole
Robert Peary and Frederick Cook dispute over who reached the North Pole first -- but the real question is whether either of them got there at all

1958 Le Mans 24 hours
7918F_14_LM58.JPG 1958 Le Mans 24 hours, Le Mans, France. 22 June 1958. Olivier Gendebien (right) and Phil Hill (Ferrari 250TR), 1st position. World - LAT Photographic Ref: Motor 7918F_14

WW2 Christmas Card, White Ensign Flag
A WW2 Christmas greetings card, with an illustration of a British ship under a large white ensign flag and holly. Date: circa 1940s

Bank of Scotland building, Edinburgh, Scotland, Great Britain, United Kingdom

Siege of a medieval castle. Knights in armour, archers and soldiers on ladders storm a castle defended by soldiers throwing rocks and boiling oil

Sunset at Agios Georgios beach, Antiparos, Cyclades, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

1st British-Australian Scout Troop (Madame Melbas Own), group photo taken in Dulwich, South London, May 1913. Date: 1913

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"Flags: Symbols of Triumph, Unity, and Revolution" Flags have long been powerful symbols representing various aspects of human history and culture. From the iconic HMS Victory to the stirring words of Winston Churchill, they evoke a sense of pride, resilience, and determination. In times of war, flags have played a crucial role in rallying troops and inspiring nations. The famous World War II poster declaring "We shall not flag" reminds us of the unwavering spirit that fueled victory. Similarly, the image captured by Vladimir Grebnev shows Red Army soldiers raising the Soviet flag over Berlin's Reichstag on April 30th, 1945—a momentous symbol marking their triumph over fascism. The Chinese Cultural Revolution Poster featuring Chairman Mao exemplifies how flags were used as tools for political mobilization during turbulent times. It reflects an era when ideologies were fervently embraced or contested. On calmer waters, flags adorn majestic vessels like the STS Malcolm Miller under full sail or fly proudly alongside suffragette activists wearing cat hats—an emblematic representation of their fight for equality. Historical events such as Nelson's Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 showcased how flags could convey critical messages through visual signals. These colorful banners fluttered high above ships' masts to communicate strategic instructions amidst chaos and gunfire. Communist propaganda posters from 1967 remind us that they can also serve as enduring symbols honoring influential figures like Lenin—reminding generations about his lasting impact on society. From Betsy Ross sewing America's first flag to moments frozen in time at Le Mans races where chequered flags mark triumphant victories—the significance attached to these pieces of cloth is undeniable. Whether it be aboard HMS Worcester docked in Greenhithe or Shackleton's expedition team braving treacherous conditions with their trusted flag bearers Wild and Adams—flags continue to unite people under shared values while celebrating individual achievements across diverse contexts.