Length 175.0 cm x W 90.0 cm
A Canadian Ensign flag with a Union Jack in the top left corner. On the right side is a white circle with the former coat of arms of Canada surrounded by a wreath of green maple leaves and topped with a crown. The shield is divided into sections depicting the provincial emblems. It is made of wool bunting and has rope attached to the flags left side for hanging.
Because of the date in which Prince Edward Island entered confederation this flag must be dated after 1873. Also, it must be dated before 1896 because it uses the seal that was used by British Columbia before that time. At this point the red ensign was the ‘unofficial’ flag of Canada since Canada was not officially a country. The shield on the right of the flag contains the phrase “PARVA SUB INGENTI” which means “small under the protection of the great” which in this case refers to Canada being protected by Great Britain since Canada is not its own country at the time. The later ensigns never had a white circle surrounding the crest. That suggests that this ensign was one of the earlier ones made.
The flag used to hang outside a family home at 45 King Street West facing City Park.
