Signal Flag with King St. Edward's Crown
DateBefore 1952
Classification(s)
Object TypeSignal Flag
Registration NumberMMM 004876
DescriptionPennant, blue field with white cross, representing a letter P according to 1908 and 1918 Naval Flag Signalling account or letter Q according to a 1937 Naval Flag Signalling account, topped with a St. Edward's Crown for a King, a heraldic symbol for the sovereignty (or authority) of the monarch.InscriptionsOn recto, under flag "Presented by Mr. F.J. Corder M.A., LL.B., to the Prime Minister of Malta on behalf of the Royal Britghton Yacht Club, Melbourne, as some reciprocation for a trophy which the Government of Malta presented to the Club for competition in 1935. Malta, 3rd December, 1951". On verso, top,left in black ink "OBJ No. 60303"; in pencil, top, right "Removed from Castille".Annotations and MarksOn recto, on white sticker top right "Item Description: Flag in Frame Officer Responsible: Bernice Grech Room no. to be delivered to: 5". On verso, white sticker bottom, left "Management and Personnel Office Code No: 33130001 Room No: 04137 INVENTORY".Dimensions49 x 68cm (framed)Alternate ID Numbers
- EEA Norway Grant EEA.2066
- Inventory Card 40437-8
- HM Object Number 60303
Public Access
Not on viewMuseumMalta Maritime Museum
Location
- Reserve Collection
