Historical information

Australian National Flag Montage depicting 15 Australian flags, including Naval, Military and Aboriginal flags - with history and details of each flag, also featuring the words of our National Anthem

Significance

Australia entered the first world war with three flags representing its dual nationality: the Union Jack as national flag and its two Australian ensigns. All three featured in recruiting drives for the Australian Imperial Force (the AIF). At that time the Union Jack was clearly regarded as the most important

Physical description

Black and gold painted frame containing montage of Australian flag and 14 smaller flags with boxed narratives.

Inscriptions & markings

The Australian National Flag

Gold Plaque - Proudly endorsed by the Returned & Services League of Australia 1992
Signed by Brigadier A B Garland AM and B C Ruxton OBE