Order from the Flag Dude Arrives

Flag Dude Napoleonic British Flags

My order from The Flag Dude has arrived for my Colonial Troops – I’ve been keen to get this as its the first time I’ve ordered from Rick O’Brien and I was looking forward to seeing first hand what his flags are like – now I can push on and complete my units now and give them their nice new flags. I’ve also taken photos of the Flags on arrival to give people an idea of what they look like!

The following is a random selection of flags I have purchased from Rick O’Brien, the Flag Dude, for my 28mm Colonial Forces. I’ve put these up to give anyone interested a good (but quick) view of some of the flags in a higher resolution than is available on Rick’s site.

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Flag Dude Mahdist Flags

In most of these photos the flags are shown much larger than they really are – I used a good quality DSLR camera to take high quality close ups initially (making the flags seem larger than life) but have compressed them for webpage display so picture quality is reduced from originals. I’ll be planning on probably ordering a large batch of ACW Flags later in the year from Rick, followed by Napoleonic Flags for my Quatre Bras armies.

An assortment of Mahdist Flags
An assortment of Mahdist Flags
A closer view of some of the Mahdist Flags above
A closer view of some of the Mahdist Flags above
More Mahdist Flags plus 2 'Generic' Muslim ones on the right
More Mahdist Flags plus 2 ‘Generic’ Muslim ones on the right
A Turkish & an Egyptian Khedival Standard, and beyond in two sizes, assorted Egyptian Battalion Standards.
A Turkish & an Egyptian Khedival Standard, and beyond in two sizes, assorted Egyptian Battalion Standards
A close up of the 24th Foot Kings Colour & Regimental Standard for the Zulu War
A close up of the 24th Foot Kings Colour & Regimental Standard for the Zulu War
Alternate even closer view of the 24th Foot Colours
Alternate even closer view of the 24th Foot Colours

4 thoughts on “Order from the Flag Dude Arrives”

    1. Hi Ilya – yes they are printed on paper that has then been treated (moistened) to get the blowing in the wind effect and I think given a matt varnish or fixer coating to protect them.

      They are not the most perfect quality when looked at up close but have an excellent effect and appearance when viewed from even just a small distance away…

      Hope that helps.

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  2. I need 10 Mahdist flags from Flag Dude. Nothing on his ste let’s you click on anything to buy? I’ve sent a message on the site and one personal email to Rick O’brien. Nothing back. Does anyone have 10 I can buy? Is there an agent in the UK?

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    1. Hi Phil, apologies for belated response. Unfortunately Rick retired several years ago and is no longer making the flags for sale. His site may still be up but it’s not possible to order anything from him. I love his flags and had pre-purchased many for several projects, but I still had more I wanted to get, so like you would have loved to still be able to get more from him. 😞

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