Fully Sewn Red Ensign Flag – British Made
Our premium Red Ensign flags are traditionally hand sewn in the UK using durable 155gsm MOD-approved woven polyester flag fabric. This heavyweight woven material has a natural, non-shiny appearance and is designed for regular outdoor flying.
Also known as the Red Duster, the Red Ensign is the civil ensign of the United Kingdom and is traditionally flown by British merchant and passenger vessels.
Why choose our sewn Red Ensign?
• Traditionally hand sewn in the UK
• Durable 155gsm woven polyester flag fabric
• Heavy-duty reinforced header
• Traditional rope and ash toggle fixing
• Supplied ready to fly
• Optional anti-fray protection
• Sizes from 0.5 yard to 3 yard normally held in stock
• Additional sizes and alternative fittings available on request
Flag fixings
Our fully sewn Red Ensign flags are supplied with a traditional rope and ash toggle fixing as standard. Metal eyelets, Inglefield clips and other specialist fittings are available on request.
Optional anti-fray protection
Anti-fray mesh can be added to the fly end of the flag. This protects the area most exposed to wind and may help extend the flag’s working life.
Delivery and pricing
Select your required size and options before adding the flag to your basket. A small delivery charge will be added, and orders are sent using a tracked delivery service.
Order your British-made, fully sewn Red Ensign flag online from South Coast Flagpoles.
The Red Ensign Flag
The Red Ensign flag has been used by various organisations in the English navy, although today it’s used as a civil ensign. While no one is quite certain when the flag was first used, it can be traced back as early as the 1620s.
What is known is that in 1674, Charles II made a royal proclamation that declared the Red Ensign as the official flag for use on English merchant ships. During this time, the flag was a red rectangle with the English Cross of St. George featured in the upper left-hand corner.
When Great Britain was formed in 1707, the ensign was changed. The royal standard to be flown on all navy vessels of the state was now the British Red Ensign, which replaced the Cross of St. George with the Union Flag, a precursor to today’s Union Jack. This flag was also used by the colonial ships of the American colonies until they broke away to form their own country.
In 1801, with the creation of the United Kingdom, the Red Ensign was updated to use the redesigned Union Jack, which now included the St. Patrick’s Cross. By 1854, this flag was worn by British merchantmen, although that would later change.
The Red Ensign also served as the flag of the Royal Navy up until 1864
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