I think PJGP has it correct in that the crossed pennants is a proof mark (military). Several different slight variations (letters & flag shape) from the different Commonwealth countrys, but all eccentially the same. There is one crossed pennant mark that IS an inspection mark that I know of and that is the Long Branch Arsenal/Canada on #4 Enfield rifles. Might be more. As Peter points out Brit and Commonwealth inspection marks are generally Crown/Letter(s)/Number. The Letter denoting the arsenal, the # being a specific inspector assigned. There are exceptions like the Australian Lithgow Arsenal & Longbranch.
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