{"product_id":"bd0464","title":"State Flag of Western Australia Patch by COMMANDO","description":"The COMMANDO State Flag of Western Australia Patch features the official flag of Western Australia, with its dark blue background, Union Jack in the upper-left corner and distinctive State Badge on the right. The badge depicts a black swan facing towards the flagpole, positioned within a golden-yellow circle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe black swan has been closely associated with Western Australia since the early days of European exploration and settlement. In 1697, Dutch navigator Willem de Vlamingh encountered large numbers of black swans in the estuary of the river now known as the Swan River. The name subsequently became associated with the region, and the early British settlement established in 1829 became known as the Swan River Colony.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe black swan was adopted as a recognisable emblem of the colony well before the state flag was formally established. It appeared on Western Australia's first postage stamps in 1854 and was used on government documents and other official publications. Its connection with the colony made it a natural choice for the state's flag badge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWestern Australia's flag design dates from 1870, when Governor Frederick Weld proposed a black swan on a yellow background as the colony's identifying emblem. Its use was officially confirmed by Governor William Robinson in 1875. The original design showed the swan facing away from the flagpole. In 1953, its direction was reversed so that it faced towards the flagpole, following heraldic convention. This is the design used on the modern Western Australian State Flag.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeatures\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOfficial Western Australian State Flag design\u003cbr\u003eDark blue background\u003cbr\u003eUnion Jack in the upper-left corner\u003cbr\u003eGolden-yellow circular State Badge\u003cbr\u003eBlack swan facing towards the flagpole\u003cbr\u003eEmbroidered flag details\u003cbr\u003eSuitable for Western Australian memorabilia and flag collections\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecifications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrand: COMMANDO\u003cbr\u003eProduct: State Flag of Western Australia Patch\u003cbr\u003eAttachment: Hook \u0026amp; Loop\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 75 x 50 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe COMMANDO State Flag of Western Australia Patch celebrates the state's distinctive black swan emblem and its connection to the history of the Swan River Colony. It is a fitting addition to Australian state flag collections, Western Australian memorabilia and displays celebrating the state's heritage.","brand":"COMMANDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63596715442316,"sku":"bd0464","price":7.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/7442\/9324\/files\/36872.jpg?v=1793826127","url":"https:\/\/commandoaustralia.com\/products\/bd0464","provider":"Commando Australia Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}