Stoke Newington National Reserve Flag
Object
Flag
Production date
1913
Object number
2014.113
Physical Description
Double sided silk flag, machine stiched together, painted central oval motif, red silk pole sleeve.
The National Reserve movement was launched in 1911, and sought out former soldiers who would constitute a force that could be quickly added to the Army in time of need. The Stoke Newington scheme was inaugerated in December 1913 by the then Mayor of the Borough, Alderman H.J.Ormond. At that time there were already nearly 600 members in the borough and Ormond proposed that they be given a local headquarters. This eventually was provided in Albion Grove, together with a rifle range.
The National Reserve was a register of trained officers and men who had no further obligation for military service. Its purpose was to enable an increase in military resources in the event of imminent national danger. The register was maintained by the County Associations that also organised the Territorial Force and they would frame their own rules for organising the reserve within their area.
Discovered with 2015.74
The National Reserve movement was launched in 1911, and sought out former soldiers who would constitute a force that could be quickly added to the Army in time of need. The Stoke Newington scheme was inaugerated in December 1913 by the then Mayor of the Borough, Alderman H.J.Ormond. At that time there were already nearly 600 members in the borough and Ormond proposed that they be given a local headquarters. This eventually was provided in Albion Grove, together with a rifle range.
The National Reserve was a register of trained officers and men who had no further obligation for military service. Its purpose was to enable an increase in military resources in the event of imminent national danger. The register was maintained by the County Associations that also organised the Territorial Force and they would frame their own rules for organising the reserve within their area.
Discovered with 2015.74
Associated Event
First World War
Material
Silk
Dimension
Length: 142cm
Height: 91cm
Height: 91cm
Exhibition Label
From the exhibition 'The Art of War – Posters & Propaganda from the First World War' [23 February – 28 May 2016]
Stoke Newington Volunteer Regiment Flag
The National Reserve movement was launched in 1911, and sought out former soldiers who could make up a force that could be quickly added to the army in time of need.
The Stoke Newington scheme was established in December 1913 by the Mayor of the Borough, Alderman H.J. Ormond. It had nearly 600 members, a local headquarters in Albion Grove and a rifle range. This flag was probably raised in the headquarters.
Stoke Newington Volunteer Regiment Flag
The National Reserve movement was launched in 1911, and sought out former soldiers who could make up a force that could be quickly added to the army in time of need.
The Stoke Newington scheme was established in December 1913 by the Mayor of the Borough, Alderman H.J. Ormond. It had nearly 600 members, a local headquarters in Albion Grove and a rifle range. This flag was probably raised in the headquarters.
On display?
No
Inscription
Stoke Newington National Reserve