referentie code
IE CA CP/1/1/1/2/67
Titel
Ramillies Flag in Kylemore Abbey, County Galway
Datum(s)
- c.1930 (Vervaardig)
Beschrijvingsniveau
Deel
Omvang en medium
Postcard print
Naam van de archiefvormer
(1615-2023)
archiefbewaarplaats
Geschiedenis van het archief
Directe bron van verwerving of overbrenging
Bereik en inhoud
A postcard depicting the so-called ‘Ramillies Flag’ captured by soldiers of the Irish Brigade fighting for France at the Battle of Ramillies (23 May 1706). The flag remnant shows a gold harp on a pale blue background. It was presented to a community of Irish Benedictine nuns residing in the town of Ypres. It is now held by the Benedictine community resident in Kylemore Abbey in County Galway. The postcard was printed by Paragon Studio, 82 King Cross, Halifax.