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Wessex
| Flag Type: | Provincial Flag |
|---|---|
| Flag Date: | 1974 |
| Flag Designer: | William Crampton |
| Adoption Route: | Regional Organisation |
| UK Design Code: | UNKG7421 |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:5 |
| Pantone® Colours: | Red 186, Yellow 109 |
| Certification: | Flag Institute Chief Vexillologist, Graham Bartram |
| Notes: | The flag of Wessex is based on the ancient West Saxon standard, which was carried into battle by the English until the 15th Century. |
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Should we not fly this on October 14th to Commemorate the Battle of Hastings and those who fought and died for England.
I agree with John. It maybe over 950 years ago, but was still a battle fought to the last for England, and should be commemorated by flying the flag they died under.
I fully agree, we have a great heritage and should be proud of it and our ancestors.