A Kriegsmarine U-Boat Pennant Captured By Rear Admiral Houghton Rcn Archive Engineer "E" Wing (three-colour embroidery

Engineer "E" Wing (three-colour embroidery on black wool

He was re-mobilized for First World War service with the Royal Marine Artillery on August 2

Suhl stamp

engraver marked "HELFRICHT F

with Army cloth backing

A Kriegsmarine U-Boat Pennant Captured By Rear Admiral Houghton Rcn Archive Engineer "E" Wing (three-colour embroideryTwo pieces of white nylon sewn together, back to back, each side with a large cross in cotton, the edges of the crosses trimmed in white and black embroidery, metal post with loops at either end fed through the hoist sleeve, each loop housing a clip for attachment to a line, reinforced stitching along the edges and at the tip, 200 mm x 288 mm, soiled, clips exhibiting rust, very fine. Footnote: This flag was captured and brought home by Rear Admiral