Virginia's original seven-star naval jack (illustration, right) would have flown forward of her battle ensign at prescribed times.

This battle ensign's overall dimensions are different from the Confederate regulations' required 2:3 ratio.

The Pinguin ran up its battle ensign and de-camouflaged.

"Bill Turner's broken out the battle ensign."

The battle ensign was seen as an important element for the morale of the crew and was held in high regard.

The Germans' battle ensign was still flying, generally a sign that a ship intends to continue fighting.

The nautical equivalent is a naval ensign - the battle ensign.

In contrast, fixing the battle ensign with nails would prevent it from being removed easily, and effectively prevented the surrender.

The battle ensign dipped twice, and three short blasts from a trumpet followed.

At 1106, she turned toward the shore, struck her battle ensign, and ran herself up on the beach.