Naval Reserve and Pennant, Great Britain, from the Naval Flags series (N17) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1886 - 1891

This is a chromolithograph card from the "Naval Flags" series, printed by Allen & Ginter in Richmond, Virginia, between 1886 and 1891. The card depicts the flag of the British Naval Reserve, a blue flag with the Union Jack in the upper hoist corner, flown alongside a white ensign with the red cross of St. George. The card, part of a larger collection of cigarette cards, likely served as a promotional item, offering a glimpse into the world of British naval flags for collectors and consumers.