Evening All,
Our Squadron is in dire need of a new squadron banner. This would include the full works, i.e, gold trimmings, tassels, holster, case, and pole.
The banner we have currently is printed, however these printed areas are embroidered onto the flag itself if that makes sense.
Has anyone gone through this recently, and have anywhere to recommend as to where we could procure this?
TIA
Newton and Newton Flags.
NOT the cheapest but the best I felt for quality.
We got ours replaced 2 years ago and can’t fault them
Fully agree. Paid the price but got a quality banner
The standard, in sky blue with the ATC crest central, and the squadron crest in the top left hand corner of the standard. PRICE - ÂŁ865
And the following accessories from the PDF file:
- 7’ x 1 ¼” pole for ACF / ATC. PRICE - £90
- 9ft long GOLD coloured banner cords and tassels. PRICE - ÂŁ30
- Brown leather sling with brown leather carrying bucket. PRICE - ÂŁ40
- Solid brass bucket insert. PRICE - ÂŁ30
- ATC Drill cover bag in black leatherette. PRICE - ÂŁ25
Total price comes to ÂŁ1080
Plus 20% VAT - ÂŁ1296
This is a quotation I have received from Newton, does this look similar to what you guys got?
yes looks about right.
quick thing to point out before ordering…
the PI instruction relating to banners states
the Banner shouldn’t have a badge in the top corner, however if you speak to your WingCo he can give you permission. I would get it before ordering as some people are VERY pedantic!
don’t think you need the brass bucket, again check the PI
and definitely get the Sky blue.
I recommend the brass bucket as it makes a nice noise when you put the pike down into it.
Also remember: no gauntlets!
The “printed sections sewn on” is a fairly standard practice for our Banners and is called “appliqué”.
I third recommend Newton Newton.
I’m going to go against convention and recommend Flying Colours Flagmakers. They have done really good work for us in the past and will do what you want, as well as supply all the extras if necessary (not sure on the leatherette drill bag).
They will likely be much cheaper than New Newton with no discernible loss of quality. It wouldn’t hurt to get a quote from multiple sources anyway.
We had a new banner produced this year by a local company, Zephyr, who were excellent and can highly recommend them.