The flag is used on land and at sea as a national, civil and war ensign.
When the national flag is flown from a ship, it is referred to as the national ensign.
The national ensign and war flag were created for exclusive uses, each with a variant of the coat of arms, which was also changed slightly.
A cannon is then shot and the national ensign hoisted (or lowered if sunset).
This flag was flown beneath the national ensign.
Since 1777, the national ensign of the United States has been its national flag.
The national ensign of San Marino is identical to the state flag.
All present salute as the national ensign and jack are lowered.
That one appropriately flew the national ensign.
They do fly the national ensign, but not a commissioning pennant.
