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.]] An ensign is a distinguishing token, emblem, badge, or Flag such as a symbol of office. The word is derived from the French ''enseigne'' from the Latin plural ''insignia'' and is more particularly used of a military or naval standard or banner. An ''' ''armorial'' ensign''' applies specifically to heraldic symbols of an army. In nautical use, an ensign in the form of a flag is usually flown at the Stern of a ship or boat to indicate its nationality. Ensigns may also be flown from the Gaff of a ship, and may be shifted to the Yardarm when the ship is underway, where it is known as a ''steaming ensign''. In some countries, such as France and the United States Of America , the national ensign is identical to the National Flag , while in others, such as the United Kingdom and Japan , there are special national flags for maritime use. Some countries also have a distinguishing Naval Ensign for military use, and others for civil use. In Heraldry , an ensign is the ornament or sign, such as the crown, coronet or mitre, borne above the charge or arms. In many modern militaries, a "standard" refers to a type of ensign placed on a vehicle to indicate the rank of the occupant. This may be in the form of a decal on a windshield (such as the blue decals used to mark officers' cars in the United States armed forces), a license plate depicting an officer's rank insignia, or a small flag mounted on the hood or fender. These are the "standards" referred to in the 10th General Order For Sentries and a salute is required from subordinates when the flags or placards are displayed ("not cased"). SEE ALSO |
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