Green Hawards Flag

[klr]

Hello I picked up this interesting flag. I'm not sure what period this is from. This name has been used since 1744. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Howards Kirby

[klr]

Any idea why the flag is rounded?

[klr]

The back of the flag has the name attached but i'm wondering if the center part was removed.

[oldflagswanted]

Nice flag ...

The back of the flag has the name attached but i'm wondering
if the center part was removed.

Hello klr:
Nice flag, you can match test a loose thread to see if it is
made of more modern nyla-wool. To be WW2 or older it would
have to have multiple "rip stop" woven rows arcoss the green
background field. Backside reverse emblem looks original IMO,
if reverse had been removed you would see tell tail stitch holes
where it had been mounted. Have several other UK unit HQ
flags in my own collection, but my preference is with soldier
trooped regimental, battalion, and company colours.
..........

[peter monahan]

You don't mention dimensions but if it's smallish - less than a yard/metre in length - it's probably a camp guidon or company guidon. Camp flags were used in the 19th Century to mark where rows of tents were pitched by regiments on the march.

Company and platoon flags (guidons) are used by US and other armies, especially in training environments to mark out units of larger formations. You see them in lots of movies about basic training and so on, at the head of bodies of marching troops. Not sure if the UK forces use the same but wouldn't be surprised.

My tuppence worth.
Peter

[klr]

Hello Thanks for the information. It's a good size flag, about 51/2 feet by 3 1/2 feet. I'm not home to get the exact size. Kirby

[Marc Sherriff]

Size for a regimental flag, the corners of the fly could have been tailored to prevent fraying or to repair frayed corners.

[cbuehler]

The Green Howards (formerly The PWO Yorkshire Regiment) changed their badge to the design shown on this flag or bunting in 1951. This would date the flag from that point on until sometime in the 1970's.

CB

[leibermuster]

Size for a regimental flag, the corners of the fly could have been tailored to prevent fraying or to repair frayed corners.

My mate has one of these. They are manufactured with the rounded edge. As stated above it is post-war, but still a very nice looking flag.

[klr]

Hello Thanks for helping me date the flag. Kirby