Flag Collection (page 4)

GARNERAY, Louis (1783-1857). Naval Battle of Navarino. ca. 1827. Greek War of Independence (1821-1832). Battle of Navarino, October 20th, 1827. Victory of the British and French fleet on the ottoman

Peace, Perfect Peace by Heath Robinson. Being the Morning after the Night Before. The aftermath of energetic peace celebrations to mark the end of the First World War

Paddle Steamer Leith 1837
The paddle steamer Leith arriving at Grantham Pier, Edinburgh. Built by R.Menzies & Sons for the General Steam Navigation Co 1837 and used by GSNC for coastal service between Leith and London

Suffragette, The House That Man Built Banner. Pro-Suffrage Viewpoint, showing suffragettes carrying a banner. Based on an actual banner

British Military Recruitment Poster, WW1
Recruitment poster printed by Gale and Polden Limited, 1914 (c). Associated with the Essex Regiment. Recruits are wanted for this regiment, famous in war and sport. Date: 1914

USA, California, San Diego. The US Midway in San Diego is now a museum and event venue

CLINTON INAUGURATION, 1993. Chief Justice William Rehnquist administering the oath of office to President Bill Clinton on the steps of the U.S. Capitol. Photograph, 20 January 1993

Flag of Ireland Illustration
Also known as the " Tricolour, " the national flag of the Republic of Ireland has three equal stripes illustrate the Irish political landscape as accurately today as in 1848

Illustration of flag of Scotland, with white saltire on blue field

Illustration of flag of Israel, with blue Star of David between two horizontal blue stripes on white field

Swiss flag on a mountain in the Alpstein Range, Appenzell, Switzerland, Alps, Europe

A trekker on their way to Everest Base Camp, Mount Everest is the peak to the left with some spindrift blowing from the top, Himalayas, Nepal, Asia

Meat Market
circa 1890: A young boy pushing a trolley in front of the Central Meat Market at Smithfield. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

Lake Havasu City
The London Bridge resort at Lake Havasu City, Arizona. The bridge originally spanned the River Thames in London, England

In the service of the King - Scouts and Guides
In the service of the King - A saluting Scout and a Girl Guide, pulling back the Union Flag in patriotic pose. Date: circa 1910

The first 25 Presidents of the United States - starting with George Washington and concluding with Theodore Roosevelt. Date: 1901

Admiral Sir John Jellicoe - British Royal Navy - WWI
Admiral of the Fleet John Rushworth Jellicoe, 1st Earl Jellicoe (1859-1935) - British Royal Navy - WWI. Commanded the Grand Fleet at the Battle of Jutland

Eyes Of The Fleet
circa 1940: A Blackburn Skua two seat fighter and dive-bomber of the Fleet Air Arm with arrestor hook and wheels lowered, flying over warships of the British Fleet. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

South America, Ecuador, Quito. Historic La Ronda street
Ecuador, Quito. Historic La Ronda street

Albania, Tirana, Skanderbeg statue in Scanderbeg square

Abingdon County Hall, Abingdon-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

DETAILLE, Jean-Baptiste Edouard (1848-1912). Hussar with the Austrian flag. 2nd half 19th c. Oil on canvas. FRANCE. Paris. Army Museum

Harbor Naoussa, Paros Island Greece

American Revolutionary War era flag flown by George Washingtons Cruisers, 1775
REVOLUTIONARY FLAG, 1775. American Revolutionary War era flag flown by George Washingtons Cruisers, 1775

Poster advertising the British Empire Exhibition, held at Wembley between April and October 1924. With special instructions not to miss the Gold Coast section. 1924

Wartime poster, Comrades in Arms! Britain and the USSR. Showing the British and Soviet Russian flags flying side by side. A message below says: British Women! You can win this war

Ulster 1914 - Patriotic Postcard
Patriotic Postcard from Ulster, 1914 depicting an Ulsterwoman with a gun, standing up for the British flag and her views as a Loyalist Unionist

Kaiser Wilhelm II presenting medals, Warsaw, WW1
Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859-1941), German Emperor, presenting Iron Crosses to troops in Warsaw, Poland, soon after the city was captured by the Austro-German Army during the First World War

Poster, Your King and Country Need You, Enlist Now. Encouraging people to join up and fight in the First World War. circa 1914-1915

WORLD WAR I: U. S. MARINES. First in the Fight. American World War I Marine corps recruiting poster, c1918
WORLD WAR I: U.S. MARINES. First in the Fight. American World War I Marine corps recruiting poster, c1918, by James Montgomery Flagg

VLADIMIR LENIN (1870-1924). Vladimir Ilich Ulyanov Lenin. Russian Communist leader. Lenin Rallying the People. Oil on canvas by Irakliy Toidze

CHINA: COMMUNIST POSTER. Give everything for your country! Chinese Communist Party poster from 1950

STAR SPANGLED BANNER, 1814. The first page of the first printed sheet music edition of Francis Scott Keys The Star
STAR SPANGLED BANNER, 1814. The first page of the first printed sheet music edition of Francis Scott Keys " The Star Spangled Banner, " Baltimore, 1814. Note the misprint in the subtitle

TEXAS FLAG, 1842. Texas flag seized from Texan prisoners during a Mexican raid on San Antonio and a subsequent battle at Mier, Mexico, 1842

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" Liberty Leading the People" by Eugene Delacroix. Printed halftone reproduction of a 19th century painting

UK. London. Regent Street. Union Jack decorations for Royal Wedding
Celebrating marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton

UK. London. Regent Street. Union Jack decorations for Royal Wedding
Celebrating marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton

Street scene with shops, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales
A street scene with shops, in Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales. The large corner shop is Bells grocery store, decorated with flags, perhaps to celebrate Empire Day (24 May)

Patriotic dogs
An English Bull Terrier, a Scottish terrier and an Irish terrier make ready for the Coronation as canine representatives of England, Ireland and Scotland

Doggetts Coat and Badge Race, River Thames, London
Watermen on duty at the end of Doggetts Coat and Badge Race on the River Thames. They are wearing the livery of the Fishmongers Company

Railway Sleeper - Euston Station
The Railway Sleeper series - A snoozing Scottish football fan at Euston Station awaiting his return train back north of the border. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Buffalo Bills Wild West
Promotional postcard for Buffalo Bill Codys Wild West Show and Congress of Rough Riders of the World featuring the Union Jack flag and the Stars and Stripes

Statue of George Washington in front of Federal Hall, Wall Street, with the New York Stock Exchange behind, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Nottingham Castle (King Charles I Raising His Standard, 24 August 1642)
Artist: Dawson, Henry - Title: Nottingham Castle (King Charles I Raising His Standard, 24 August 1642) - Date: 1847 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 147.3 x 238.8

The Launch
Artist: Hart, James Turpin - Title: The Launch - Date: 1858 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 35.6 x 45.7

Russia, St Petersburg. Main entrance to the Saint Hermitage Museum or Winter Palace

The Alamo, San Antonio, Texas, USA

Waac Poster / Wwi
Recruitment poster for the Womens Army Auxiliary Corps during the First World War, stating that " every fit woman can release a fit man" for service

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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.