Dighton print Triumph of British Flag, 1811

Object/Artifact

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Royal Canadian Military Institute

Name/Title

Dighton print "Triumph of British Flag, 1811"

Entry/Object ID

1992.50.1

Description

Coloured print showing British soldiers holding flags. While many are tattered and ripped, the British flag held by one soldier remains complete and beautiful. Under the print, text reads: "Triumph of the British Flag over the French eagles & colours, Taken / by our Brave Soldiers in Different Actions, as they appear'd in the Park May 18th, 1811. / Pub'd by Dighton, Spring Gardens, May 1811."

Made/Created

Date made

Dec 5, 1992

Notes

Early Date: 1811