Anyone know the British regimental flag measurements?

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

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.

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

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

That's perfect.

Many thanks Admin and also to kwajimu for the original post.

Cheers

Matt

Hi all

After IK in ELITE N°32 ,the colour were six feet flying by five feet six inches deep.

Cheers

Pascal

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.

Hi Gary

Bravo, it's good to know ...

Cheers

Pascal