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A Small Vintage Welsh ‘Red Dragon’ Flag on Pole
The printed flag in soft thin cotton, showing the red dragon of Cadwaladr, King of Gwyneddpassant on a tudor inspired green and white field.
The textile is in good aged, as found, condition with a beautiful genuine fade across the fabric. The cotton has some fraying at the edges.
The Welsh flag was granted official status in 1959, but the red dragon itself has been associated with Wales for centuries, though the origin of the adoption of the dragon symbol is now lost in history and myth. A possible theory is that the Romans brought the emblem to what is now Wales during their occupation of Britain in the form of the Draco standards born by the Roman cavalry, itself inspired by the symbols of the Dacians or Parthians. The green and white stripes of the flag were additions by the House of Tudor, the Welsh dynasty that held the English throne from 1485 to 1603. Green and white are also the colours of the leek, another national emblem of Wales.
Iechyd da!
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Private dealer, By appointment only
The Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
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The textile is in good aged, as found, condition with a beautiful genuine fade across the fabric. The cotton has some fraying at the edges.
The Welsh flag was granted official status in 1959, but the red dragon itself has been associated with Wales for centuries, though the origin of the adoption of the dragon symbol is now lost in history and myth. A possible theory is that the Romans brought the emblem to what is now Wales during their occupation of Britain in the form of the Draco standards born by the Roman cavalry, itself inspired by the symbols of the Dacians or Parthians. The green and white stripes of the flag were additions by the House of Tudor, the Welsh dynasty that held the English throne from 1485 to 1603. Green and white are also the colours of the leek, another national emblem of Wales.
Iechyd da!
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
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DimensionsLength 18 inches (Pole)
Flag 11 x 9 inches
Date c.1940-50
1940s Antiques Material Cotton
Origin British
Condition Good.
Item code as155a644
Status Sold
£22.00
$27.48
€25.57
$
€
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Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy. Free UK Shipping.
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Doe And Hope
The Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
Get directions to Doe And Hope
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