New Zealand Flag Institute

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NAVAL CROWN -

See CROWN.

 

NATIONAL FLAG -

In general is a flag representing an independent state, especially a nation-state. Although the term is chiefly applied to the flag used by both government and private citizens, either on land or at sea, it is sometimes restricted to a flag used by the former. A national flag may also be used for one or more of these additional functions: CIVIL ENSIGN, CIVIL FLAG, STATE ENSIGN, STATE FLAG, WAR ENSIGN, WAR FLAG. National flags are among the most recent types of flags. They first came into use during the early 1700's. Until then most flags were the emblem of rulers. Some national flags may not be flown by private citizens, and are still regarded as representing the state or state institutions rather than the country. Ironically this attitude is most commonly founds in republics.

 

NAVAL ENSIGN -

Same as WAR ENSIGN.

 

NAVAL JACK -

A jack used on naval vessels.

 

NAVAL RESERVE ENSIGN -

Most often seen in Commonwealth countries, a flag used to indicate a vessel commanded by merchant naval officers who are in the naval reserve. A flag of special design used as a CIVIL ENSIGN.

 

OR -

Gold.

 

Outdoor Flags -