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Large European Union flag (12 gold stars printed onto a dark blue polyester background). Formerly flown on a flagmast outside the European Commission Office in Wales, 2 Caspian Point, Cardiff.

Acquired from the European Commission Office in Wales following its closure in Feburary 2020. On 31 January 2020, the United Kingdom left the European Union. As a result, the European Commission Representation in the UK ceased all activities on 1 February 2020, meaning that its Office in Wales closed. The closure of the EC Office in Wales marked the end of a 44 year presence in Cardiff (1976-2020).

Blue synthetic fabric of a knitted construction. Edges finished with double turn-back stitched with double seam of blue thread. Side edge bound with white, tabby woven synthetic tape, stitched on in white thread. Plastic D-ring attached at top and bottom edge of white tape.