The early 1900s saw many calls for the British Empire to adopt a new flag representative of all its dominions, Crown colonies, protectorates, and territories. Such a role was … See more

There were some who held a strong sense of loyalty to the Union Jack. Barlow Cumberland, the Canadian writer of a 1897 book … See more

Despite the failure in gaining traction for an official Empire flag, an unofficial design with a strong similarity to the proposal originally described … See more

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1897 imperial unity proposal
One of the first suggestions for a new flag representing the British Empire in its entirety was recorded to have been made in an 1897 See more

Despite their unclear origins, Empire flags went on to appear in many locations. Many households, memorials, and schools throughout the British Empire could be found flying them. … See more