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National Flags

• [x] Civil Flag – Used by the general public for non-governmental purposes, often identical to the national flag but sometimes simplified (e.g., Spain’s civil flag without a coat of arms).
• [x] Civil Ensign – Flown by privately owned ships and merchant vessels, often distinct from the national flag to differentiate civilian maritime use (e.g., the British Red Ensign).
• [x] State Flag – Used by government institutions and official buildings, sometimes featuring additional symbols like a coat of arms (e.g., Germany’s state flag with the federal eagle).
• [x] State Ensign – Flown by non-military government vessels such as coast guard and customs ships, often modified to distinguish them from civilian and naval ensigns (e.g., the British Blue Ensign).
• [x] War Flag (Military Land Flag) – Used by a nation’s army for official and ceremonial purposes, sometimes incorporating unique symbols for battlefield identification (e.g., the former German Reichskriegsflagge).
• [x] Naval Ensign – Flown by warships and naval installations, designed to differentiate military vessels from civilian and government ships (e.g., the British White Ensign).
• [ ] Naval Forces Flag -

Government and Military Variants

• [x] Naval Jack – A flag flown at the bow of naval vessels when anchored or in port, often different from the naval ensign.

• [ ] Air Force Ensign – A special flag flown by a country’s air force, military aircraft, air force bases, and official aviation-related facilities (e.g., the Royal Air Force Ensign), often incorporating the national roundel.

• [ ] Coast Guard Ensign – A variant used by a nation’s coast guard to distinguish its vessels from naval and civilian ships (e.g., the U.S. Coast Guard Ensign), sometimes different from the naval ensign.

• [ ] Customs Flag - Represents the national customs authority and is displayed at customs offices, checkpoints, and enforcement sites.

• [ ] Customs Ensign – Used by customs enforcement agencies on ships, patrol vessels, and designated government buildings at ports.

• [ ] Border Patrol Flag – Flown at land border checkpoints and by border patrol units to signify official presence and jurisdiction.