{"product_id":"australian-federation-red-ensign-flag-1901-1903","title":"Australian Federation Red Ensign Flag | Fully Sewn 1901-1903","description":"\u003ch2 data-sourcepos=\"47:1-47:41;1211-1251\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eAustralian Federation Red Ensign 1901-1903 Flag\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"49:1-49:396;1253-1648\" class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis flag is a high quality reproduction of the Australian Red Ensign as it first appeared after Federation in 1901. It features the original six-pointed Commonwealth Star together with the Southern Cross configuration of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"49:1-49:396;1253-1648\" class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eEach star and the Union Jack are fully sewn and appliqued onto a deep red field, not printed. This flag is a fitting choice for collectors, historians, and anyone with an interest in Australia's early flag history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"69:1-69:44;2952-2995\"\u003eOur 1901 Federation Red Ensign Flag Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\" data-sourcepos=\"71:1-77:74;2997-3694\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"71:1-71:79;2997-3075\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Sewn Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e – No printing here. Real fabric. Real stitching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"72:1-72:97;3076-3172\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic 1901 design\u003c\/strong\u003e - Six-point Commonwealth Star and original Southern Cross design (stars with 9-8-7-6-5 points).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"73:1-73:202;3173-3374\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-duty outdoor flag fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e – 160gsm polyester, ideal for outdoor use. Quick drying to prevent mould and mildew after rain. Light enough to fly in the wind and strong enough to resist tearing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"74:1-74:91;3375-3465\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble-stitched hems\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003ereinforced corners\u003c\/strong\u003e – Extra durability where it counts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"75:1-75:85;3466-3550\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppliqued stars \u0026amp; Union Jack\u003c\/strong\u003e – Expertly sewn for a premium, traditional finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"76:1-76:70;3551-3620\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes plastic flagpole clips\u003c\/strong\u003e – Won't rattle, easy to attach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"77:1-77:74;3621-3694\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1800mm x 900mm (6ft x 3ft) - Suitable for 6m flagpoles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"9n3n4e\" data-start=\"5828\" data-end=\"5843\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003ePerfect For\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"5845\" data-end=\"6131\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bll6mp\" data-start=\"5845\" data-end=\"5894\"\u003eHeritage and historical displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wcjo8l\" data-start=\"5895\" data-end=\"5936\"\u003eCollectors of early Australian flags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cv2qbl\" data-start=\"5937\" data-end=\"5977\"\u003eHomes, properties, sheds and workshops\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nnpcuy\" data-start=\"6027\" data-end=\"6074\"\u003eHistory groups, museums, clubs and ceremonial displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"oy8227\" data-start=\"6075\" data-end=\"6131\"\u003eA meaningful gift for anyone interested in Australia's early flag history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6179\" data-end=\"6317\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Historical Note: This is a modern reproduction of the original 1901 Australian Red Ensign design, produced solely for historical, commemorative and educational purposes.  It is not the current Australian Red Ensign used by the Australian Merchant Navy (which has a seven-pointed Commonwealth Star and the simplified Southern Cross).  This flag has no official status.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"57:1-57:51;1860-1910\"\u003eEvolution of the Australian Red Ensign\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1st January 1901:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Australia became a nation through Federation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 1901\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e The winning designs from the nationwide flag competition are first flown. Both the Blue Ensign and Red Ensign feature the Union Jack, a six-pointed Commonwealth Star (representing the six original states), and a Southern Cross whose five stars have 9, 8, 7, 6 and 5 points respectively.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFebruary 1903\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e King Edward VII approves a simplified version. The Southern Cross is standardised to four seven-pointed stars and one five-pointed star. The Commonwealth Star remains six-pointed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecember 1908\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e A seventh point is added to the Commonwealth Star to represent Australia’s territories, creating the design still used today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1901–1953\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Red Ensign serves as the official flag for Australian merchant ships and is also widely used (unofficially) on land by private citizens, local governments and organisations. The Blue Ensign is primarily reserved for Commonwealth Government use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1953\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.au\/C1954A00001\/latest\/text\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Flags Act 1953\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e formally establishes the Blue Ensign as the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/theflagmen.com\/products\/fully-sewn-australian-flag-large-1800-x-900mm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAustralian National Flag\u003c\/a\u003e. The \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/theflagmen.com\/products\/fully-sewn-australian-red-ensign-flag-large-1800-x-900mm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAustralian Red Ensign\u003c\/a\u003e continues as the recognised flag for Australian-registered merchant ships — a role it retains to this day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis reproduction faithfully recreates the flag as it was first raised in 1901, offering collectors and history enthusiasts an accurate representation of Australia’s earliest national ensign design\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"90:1-90:26;3984-4009\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e* Returns \u0026amp; Exchanges\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"92:1-92:49;4011-4059\"\u003eWe accept returns within 30 days of purchase if:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\" data-sourcepos=\"94:1-96:32;4061-4185\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"94:1-94:51;4061-4111\"\u003eThe item is unused and in its original condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"95:1-95:42;4112-4153\"\u003eIt's returned in the original packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"96:1-96:32;4154-4185\"\u003eYou provide proof of purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"98:1-98:36;4187-4222\"\u003eView our Shipping \u0026amp; Returns Policy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Flag Men","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51472462381362,"sku":"TFM208","price":81.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/4698\/7314\/files\/TFM208-AustralianFederationRedEnsignFlag.jpg?v=1784597869","url":"https:\/\/theflagmen.com\/en-gb\/products\/australian-federation-red-ensign-flag-1901-1903","provider":"The Flag Men","version":"1.0","type":"link"}