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Royal Australian Navy white ensign. The canton section holds the Union Jack, the remaining three quarters are white with the prominent red cross of St. George in the centre. A rope and brass fittings are attached. There are four brass reinforcing eyelets attached to the hoist end of the ensign. Printed along the hoist end is the following, 'ENSIGN WHITE 6 BRDS R.A.N.'
John (Con) Koppenol served as a gunner in HMA ships Swan, Canberra, Perth and Rockhampton. He was serving in HMAS Perth during the Battle of Matapan, which took place off Greece and Crete from 28 to 29 March 1941. He later souvenired the battle ensign worn by Perth during the battle.
Large white ensign, known as a battle ensign, with a printed Union Jack in the upper left canton and appliqued dark blue stars, representing the Southern Cross and Federation star. The synthetic bunti
Printed white ensign (British pattern) with lightweight canvas hoist stamped in ink at one end 'W ENSIGN 82460'. A length of jute rope is threaded through the hoist and sewn in place. Each end bears a
White ensign ensign with a printed Union Jack in the upper left canton and printed dark blue stars, representing the Southern Cross and Federation star. The synthetic bunting flag has a white nylon ho
Wool bunting white ensign flown on HMAS Krait. The upper left canton section holds the Union Jack, the remaining three quarters are white with the prominent red cross of St. George in the centre. A he
White ensign with Union Jack in the canton and the red Cross of St George in the centre. Each piece of the jack and the flag are made from separate sections of wool bunting sewn together. Threaded thr
A printed white ensign flown from one of the ship's boats of HMAS Sydney. Across the centre of the flag is the red cross of St George and in the upper left canton is the Union Jack. A length of sisal