| Place | Europe: Belgium, Flanders, West-Vlaanderen, Broodseinde |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM01522 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Flag |
| Physical description | Cotton |
| Location | Main Bld: First World War Gallery: Western Front 1917: 3rd Battle of Ypres |
| Maker |
21st Battalion |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | c.1917 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Flag : 21 Battalion AIF
Description
Square fabric featuring a separately inset central diamond shaped colour patch for 21 Infantry Battalion AIF, horizontally divided black over red. The fabric has been badly torn overall. The hoist features a string to tie the flag to a pole.
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History / Summary
This unit flag belonged to 21 Infantry Battalion and was made by the regimental tailor in June 1917. It was flown over 'Anzac House', a newly captured German pill box near Polygon Wood, on 21 September. It was subsequently flown on 4 October at Broodseinde, to mark the battalion's headquarters. During this period, it was badly torn by shell fire.