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Board of Ordnance (Britain)

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The three flags shown here, all feature the coat of arms of the old Board of Ordnance.
Miles Li, 20 June 2004

See also:

Army Council (Obsolete)

[Army Council] by Miles Li

Source: Campbell and Evans (1950)
Miles Li, 20 June 2004

Ordnance and Royal Artillery Ensign (Obsolete)

[Ordnance and Royal Artillery Ensign] by Miles Li

Source: Campbell and Evans (1950)
Miles Li, 20 June 2004

Naval Ordnance Ensign (Obsolete)

[Naval Ordnance Ensign] by Miles Li

This flag became obsolete probably after the First World War. The Board of Ordnance coat of arms on this flag was surrounded by a cable. Note the position of the anchor - could that be an inspiration for the Australian National Flag?

From The International Code of Signals (Spottiswoode & Co. Ltd, London, 1908)
Miles Li, 20 June 2004