Civil ensign
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A civil ensign is an ensign used by civilian vessels to denote their nationality. It can be the same or different from the state ensign and the naval ensign. It is also known as the merchant ensign or
The British Red Ensign and its derivatives are famous examples of distinctive civil ensigns that are greatly different from the standard national flags.
Flags of British India
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The flags of British India and the British Raj were varied, and the British Empire used several different banners during the period of its rule on the Indian subcontinent. Flags with the Star of India
Blue ensign
The Red Ensign used to represent India as a member of the Allies in World War II, showing the original United Nations in 1942
Indian hockey players arrive in the Netherlands for the 1928 Summer Olympics
Flag of the Viceroy of India being used to represent India at the 1936 Summer Olympics