Buy Online - Official Canadian Red Ensign (1921 - 1951) Flag
Product Description
All of our flags come in 2 different fabric options: standard knitted polyester and premium nylon.
Knitted polyester is our standard fabric and is the most common material for flags worldwide. It offers a great print with approximately 70% bleed-through onto the reverse side. It is a fantastic choice for an economical flag that is both durable yet cost effective.
Nylon is our premium fabric that offers maximum durability and colour penetration of approx. 95%. For reference, nylon is the Canadian Government standard material for flags. These nylon flags can be seen flown outside most hospitals, RCMP detachments, schools, Government buildings, etc.
Sizing
See Our Sizing Chart for more info on the right size flag for your flag pole
Detailed Canada Red Ensign (1921 - 1951) Flag Product Description
The Canadian Red Ensign or Red Ensign Canadien was the informal flag of Canada until 1965. In 1945, The Canadian Red Ensign could be seen atop governmental buildings. However, the ensign was never formally adopted as a national flag of Canada, with the Union Jack used as the formal flag of Canada until the current maple leaf flag was adopted in 1965
The flag is the Red Ensign of the United Kingdom, embellished with the coat of Arms of Canada as a shield in the bottom right quarter. The shield, itself, is divided not four quarters, consisting of the coats of arms of Scotland, England, Ireland and the Kingdom of France (the founding nations of Canada)the first three quarters are identical to the Arms of the United Kingdom and the base is a sprig of the three maple leaves representing Canada.
The Maple Leaf flag also replaced the Canadian Red Ensign as the civil ensign of the country.
Perfect for the Yachting or Boating enthusiast or as a teaching tool for historical reenactments. For other sizes please reach out via the contact us link.