FLAG
T1978.183
Tri-colour - red, white & blue. Canvas strip attached to top with "This flag with message attached was dropped on beach near Cape Rublieres (NW coast) on March 3rd 1942, when flying boat rescued 25 men from M.V. "Koolama" which was bombed & lost February 20th 1942. "Wooden toggle to attach to rope". In ink on reverse; `I T D FRANCE'.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | T1978.183 |
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| Accession Date: | 18 Jul 1978 |
Material
| Wood/Wood | wool, canvas, wood, rope |
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| Wood |
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| Canvas/Textile |
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| Wool/Textile |
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Measurement
| length | 940mm |
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| width | 640mm |
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