Ensign (flag)
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This article is about the flag. For other uses, see Ensign.
The ensign is a maritime flag that is used for the national identification of a ship.[1] The ensign is the largest flag, generally flown at the stern (rear) of the ship while in port. In ports, depending on the ship's origin, it is sometimes identical with a jack on the bow of the ship. Jacks are more common on warships than on merchant ships.