I understand that there is an Hbc flag. What does it look like?
Hbc flag The historic Hbc flag is essentially the Red Ensign of the British Royal Navy with some modification. The Red Ensign features a red field with the Union Jack in the upper left-hand corner. To the lower right hand of the central field are the letters HB C in white; the “H”” and B” are joined together as a single device. Prince Rupert, first Governor of Hbc, was also Vice Admiral of England. By a special warrant dated July 21, 1682, Rupert granted the Company permission to use the modified Ensign at its forts and on its ships entering Hudson Strait. No other private concern was ever granted such a privilege. The flag is available for sale on shop.hbc.com. What is known as the Governor’s Standard, comprised of the Company’s Coat of Arms on a field of white, has been in use at least since 1779.
