Paris Commune 1871. National Palace of Luxembourg, REQUEST FOR A RED CROSS FLAG AND PENNANTS FOR THE AMBULANCES OF THE RESERVED GARDEN, May 17, 1871. 18901-2

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Paris Commune 1871. Palais National du Luxembourg, REQUEST FOR A RED CROSS FLAG AND PENNANTS FOR THE RESERVED GARDEN AMBULANCES, May 17, 1871. 18901-2

Manuscript document on the letterhead of the Palais National du Luxembourg.
"Paris, May 17, 1871.
To the Citizen Delegate of the Commune for the Interior and General Security.
Citizen,
Considering that in order to benefit from the protection of the Geneva Convention, it is necessary to fly its flag, I would kindly ask you to provide me with a Geneva flag that I will hoist next to that of the Commune on the dome of the Palace.
I would also need 6 red pennants and 6 Geneva pennants for the ambulances of the Reserved Garden.
Greetings and Fraternity.
Signed: The General Director of the Luxembourg."

With a red ink stamp "FRENCH REPUBLIC PARIS COMMUNE".
H 26.7 cm x 20.4 cm.
Good condition, fold marks, a small damp spot.

Reference : 18901-2

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