THE YPRES LEAGUE FLAG
Presentation on June 1st, 1929
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Through the generosity of Sir Charles C. Wakefield, Bt., C.B.E.,
a handsome flag is being presented to the Ypres League. The presentation
will be made at a Special Parade to be held on June ist.
The flag, which is of the highest grade of material, has been made by
the well-known firm of Messrs. Spencer Co. Members of the London
County Committee have carefully discussed every detail with the makers
and have produced a standard fully worthy of the great traditions for which
the League stands. We are glad to take the opportunity here to acknowledge
the amount of trouble which Messrs. Spencer have taken over the matter.
The flag has a background of blue with gold fringe and bears the
memorable years 19141918 on either side. The circle in the centre is
scarlet with the lion and portcullis in silk. From the earliest days the
Ypres League has borne as its insignia the portcullis representing the gate
to the Channel Ports guarded by the lion of England. The blue field is
taken from the cornflower which was the favourite flower of the late Field-
Marshal the Earl of Ypres, and has always been the League's emblem.
The flag will be used by the League on all suitable ceremonial occasions.
Mr. L. A. Weller has been appointed colour bearer with Mr. W. F. Roberts
deputy colour bearer.
Our members are aware that the use of standards is a growing custom
amongst ex-service men's organizations, and it is felt that a flag of this
description will help in much the same way as regimental colours, in providing
a moral as well as a physical rallying point for members and as such will be
a valuable aid in keeping our ranks solid and united.
The flag stands as a remembrance of our comrades who lie in A Corner
of Flanders," for they died that we might live. It stands for service and
for sacrifice, for duty done under the worst conditions, and finally for the
brotherhood of all ranks and regiments united in one aim remembrance."
