naval flag
Maritime vessel standard
A naval flag is a flag flown by ships to indicate nationality, rank, or purpose.
Naval flags include ensigns (identifying a vessel's nation), jacks (flown at the bow), and signal flags for communication between ships.
The naval flag was lowered to half-mast in tribute.
- ensignFlag or junior officer
- pennantTapering nautical flag
- bannerDisplayed strip with message
- maritimeOf the sea
- signalMessage-conveying cue
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