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Anyone know the British regimental flag measurements?
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matthew83
Posts : 65 Join date : 2011-12-15
Subject: Anyone know the British regimental flag measurements? Tue Feb 21, 2012 9:07 pm
Hi all,
A member of a wargaming forum I frequent has been looking (unsuccesfully) for the measurements of regimental flags during the time of the zulu war, does anyone happen to know them?
He's been searching for a while so any assistance is much appreciated.
Many thanks
Matt
90th
Posts : 9914 Join date : 2009-04-07 Age : 62 Location : Melbourne, Australia
Subject: Anyone Know the British Regt's flag Measurements ? Tue Feb 21, 2012 9:24 pm
Hi Matthew . I'm getting ready to go to work but almost certain I have them . If I remember correctly some were of varying size . Which Regt's sizes do you require , hopefully I'll remember and look this afternoon for you . If I dont respond dont hesitate to contact me . cheers 90th.
matthew83
Posts : 65 Join date : 2011-12-15
Subject: Re: Anyone know the British regimental flag measurements? Tue Feb 21, 2012 10:29 pm
Hi 90th,
Thanks for the quick response.
The 24th colours are the most important as he's wargaming Isandlwana, anything other regt than that is a bonus .
Many thanks
Matt
ADMIN
Posts : 3794 Join date : 2008-11-01 Age : 59 Location : KENT
Subject: Re: Anyone know the British regimental flag measurements? Tue Feb 21, 2012 10:41 pm
Originally posted by kwaJimu1879
1st Battalion's Queen's Colour: Presented 1866; Laid-up 1933. Measured 4'00" by 3'6". The Colour was the Union [Flag] in the centre the Roman numerals XXIV ensigned with a Crown.
1st Battalion's Regimental Colour: Green (as per the facings). In the centre on a patch the Roman numerals XXIV surrounded with a circle inscribed 2nd WARWICKSHIRE encircled with a Union wreath of Roses, Thistles & Shamrocks. Ensigned with a Crown. Below the central device the badge of the Sphinx superscribed EGYPT with a Laurel Wreath. In the first corner the Union [flag]. The distinctions in column on each side of the centre device being: CAPE OF GOOD HOPE; TALAVERA; FUENTES D'NOR; SALAMANCA; VITTORIA; PYRENEES; NIVELLE; ORTHES; PENSINSULA; PUNJAUB & CHILLIANWALLAH.
2nd Battalion's Queen's Colour; Presented 1859; Lost on the Field of Isandlwana 22nd January 1879. Measured 4'00" by 3'6". The Colour was the Union [Flag] in the centre the Roman numerals XXIV. Ensigned with a Crown. Below the numerals on a scroll II BATTN.
2nd Battalion's Regimental Colour: Green (as per the facings). In the centre on a patch the Roman numerals XXIV surrounded with a circle inscribed 2nd WARWICKSHIRE encircled with a Union wreath of Roses, Thistles & Shamrocks. Ensigned with a Crown. At the bow a scroll inscribed II BATTN. Below the centre the badge of the Sphinx superscribed EGYPT with a Laurel Wreath. In the first corner the Union [flag]. The distinctions in column on each side of the centre device being: CAPE OF GOOD HOPE; TALAVERA; FUENTES D'NOR; SALAMANCA; VITTORIA; PYRENEES; NIVELLE; ORTHES; PENSINSULA; PUNJAUB; CHILLIANWALLAH & GOOJERAT.
I'll try and dig out some examples over the next few days and post them.
kwaJimu1879
matthew83
Posts : 65 Join date : 2011-12-15
Subject: Re: Anyone know the British regimental flag measurements? Tue Feb 21, 2012 10:45 pm
That's perfect.
Many thanks Admin and also to kwajimu for the original post.
Cheers
Matt
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Subject: Re: Anyone know the British regimental flag measurements? Wed Feb 22, 2012 7:05 am
Hi all
After IK in ELITE N°32 ,the colour were six feet flying by five feet six inches deep.
Cheers
Pascal
90th
Posts : 9914 Join date : 2009-04-07 Age : 62 Location : Melbourne, Australia
Subject: Anyone Know the British Regt's flag Measurements ? Wed Feb 22, 2012 9:39 am
Hi Matt. A little late but as promised . The following Regt's Regimental Colour was 4 ft x 3ft 6 inch ; 2 / 3rd ( Buffs ) , 2 / 4th , 1 / 13th , 1 / 24th , 2 / 24th , 57th and the 94th .
The following Regt's Regimental Colours were 3ft 9 in x 3ft ; 2 / 21st , 80th , 88th , 90th , 91st and the 99th .
The 60th Rifles , being a Rifle Batt didnt have Regt Colours .
Last but not least of the Regt's that took part in the AZW ; The 58th Regimental Colour was 6 ft x 5 ft 6 in . cheers 90th.
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Subject: Re: Anyone know the British regimental flag measurements? Thu Feb 23, 2012 7:14 am
Hi Gary
Bravo, it's good to know ...
Cheers
Pascal
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