Aceh Battle Flags
 Acehnese flag captured by the Dutch in the raid at Jambo Ayer, 1902. Size 125 x 250 cm |
 Acehnese flag captured by the Dutch, under General van Heutsz, during the battle at Batee Illie February3, 1901. Size 125 x 250 cm |
 Battle Flag captured by the Dutch in Singkil and Barus. Currently in Holland Aceh Museum. Size 126 x 232cm |
Battle flags used by Acehnese troops, seized by the Dutch in 1540 in battle at Barus (Tapanuli, North Sumatra) which at that time was under the authority of Aceh. The flag contains a pcture of Zulfakar (the woard of syidina Ali) and a prayer to arouse the fighting spirit. Size : 130 x 270 cm (top)
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An Acehnese battle flag, now on exhibition in the Aceh State Museum, Banda Aceh. Size 102 X 131 cm