HMS Victory Union Jack flag fragments from the Battle of Trafalgar Togo stamps this stamp provides philatelic interest

this stamp provides philatelic interest since it is a fiscal stamp which was used for both fiscal and postal purposes

Great Britain 1965 6d-1s6d Commonwealth Arts Festival (Ordinary)

Sqn Ldr Henry Melvin Young

fine unmounted original gum

HMS Victory Union Jack flag fragments from the Battle of Trafalgar Togo stamps this stamp provides philatelic interestA stunning relic from one of the most famous battles in naval history. Original fragments of the Union Jack flag flown on the HMS Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar. Read our full feature article about this history of this piece here. These two fragments were part of the Union Jack ensign that flew from HMS Victory during the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. They are comprised of red and blue hand woven woollen bunting, matching the traditional material