A heavyset English sailor flies a panoply of flags of neutral nations including Sweden (civil ensign), Norway, Spanish Merchant Marine, the United States, Netherlands, Italy, and the Red Cross. Germany accused Great Britain of flying false flags on merchant and passenger ships, and of arming them. A postcard by P.O.Engelhard (P.O.E.), dated and postmarked January 15, 1916.

Die englische Kriegsflagge



The English Battle Flag

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Wednesday, July 1, 1914

"There were demonstrations last night in front of the Legation. I may say the police showed considerable energy. Order and peace were maintained. As soon as I obtain positive information that the Serbian flag has been burned, I will lodge a complaint in the proper quarters. I will report to you the result. Hatred against Serbians and Serbia is being spread among the people, especially to the lower Catholic circles, the Vienna press, and military circles."

Quotation Context

Telegram from Yov. M. Yovanovitch, Serbian Minister at Vienna, to N. Pashitch, Serbian Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Vienna, June 18/July 1 (New Style), 1914.

Source

Collected Diplomatic Documents Relating to the Outbreak of the European War, page 373, publisher: His Majesty's Stationery Office by Harrison and Sons, publication date: 1915

Tags

flag, Serbia