| Accession Number | RELAWM01624.001 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Flag |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | United Kingdom |
| Date made | 1918 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
One of three flags taken from a disabled tank which worked with 13 Battalion during the advance on 8 August 1918
Description
One of three flags carried by a Mark V tank on 8 August 1918. This example is a tricolor, sewn from three equally sized strips of red, white and blue cloth.
History / Summary
This was one of three flags taken from a disabled Mark V tank which worked with 13 Battalion during the advance on 8 August 1918. The Unit Diary of the 13th Battalion for August 1918 (AWM4 23/30/46 Part 1 pages 24-26) contains details of liaison with tanks, and notes that the red, white and blue flag indicates that the tank flying it is 'Coming Out' (ie withdrawing from action).