Pre-Republic Rank Flags (1912) [China]

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Two unidentified Chinese flags are published by L. Philippe in Franciae Vexilla #21/67, March 2000. The original source is a plate from the 'New York Sun', dated 28 February 1912.

by Ivan Sache

The first flag, captioned 'Generalissimo', is a 3:4 red flag with a chequy of 5x5 blue and white pieces. The canton covers the half of the flag.

by Ivan Sache

The second flag, captioned "Lieutenant-General', differs from the first one by the inversion of the colours in the canton.
Ivan Sache, 25 March 2001