#red ensign

This is the undisputed original of one of the most famous portraits of the poet Lord Byron; wide circulation of engraved versions meant that it became the quintessential image of the most influential hero of the Romantic movement. The youth in red is thought to be Robert Rushton who entered Byron’s service in 1808. Byron is shown standing on a rocky seashore with a boy with a dinghy; in the background to the right is a ship flying the red ensign.

Brantford, Ontario Home of Alexander Graham Bell

A man 'o' war before Vesuvius in the Bay of Naples; and A man 'o' war before Vesuvius at night. Each inscribed 'Eruzione del Vesuvio de Agosto 1833' and 'Veduta della Radade Napoli 1833' (lower edges). Neapolitan School, 19th Century.

Ensigns of the (alternate) Kingdom of England

(also, yes, Gran dressed up as a clown for Midwinter 1912)

red ensign (uk, powell 34)

#Canadian Flag #Original Canadian Flag #English Canada #Red Ensign #Commonwealth #Royal Union Flag

Got myself a Red Ensign to fly on Canada Day. To hell with that nonsense modernist logo the government's trying to push for our 150th anniversary.