Description
Persian Naval Ensign - 1939-1945 War, consists of yellow border inside which are three horizontal stripes, green (top), white and red, with badge of lion and the sun in the centre. With this badge, flag can be used as a Naval Ensign and as a Military Flag. With badge removed, it becomes flag flown over Government Offices.
Contextual Description
Taken from Persian Navy Gunboat "Chahbaz" during the action at Bandar Shapur in the Persian Gulf 25 August 1941. Donor was member of Australian manned HMS "Kanimbla"
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REL/03770
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