It was the official flag to be flown at sea by Australian registered merchant ships
The cutlass is in an overall better than very fine condition
stamped at Madrid
the Northern Frontier Regiment (green) and the Desert Regiment (sand)
its outer edge trimmed in a deep pink embroidered band
United Kingdom. A Royal Humane Society Medal, to R. Parsons, HMS Benbow, 1900 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic It was the official flagInstituted in 1774. For a successful rescue. In silver with a bronze lacquer, rim engraved R. S. PARSONS. H. M. S. BENBOW SEP. 17. 1900, measures 38. 3 mm (w) x 44. 7 mm (h), wear to lacquer, dark patina on the suspension, remains very fine. Footnote: Parsons, Robert S. Petty officer 2nd Class HMS Benbow. Case 30927: On the 17th September 1900, Private J. Cook, RMLI, in an attempt at suicide, jumped overboard from HMS Benbow in the Clyde off Greenock.