Why does the Indian Navy have a British flag?
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With India becoming a republic in 1950 the policy makers thought that it would be apt enough to remove the union jack and put in our tricolor and the emblem. This brought in a problem that the ensign would not be visible. So they wanted to add a bit of red to it.
Why do some flags have the Union Jack?
When the British Empire established dominion over half the world, the Union Jack became a ubiquitous presence. Over the centuries, as the Empire crumbled and colonies gained their independence, these fresh new nations jettisoned the Union Jack from their flags as part of asserting their individual identities.
What flag is red with the Union Jack in the corner?
Red Ensign
| Name | Red Duster |
| Use | Civil ensign |
| Proportion | 1:2 |
| Adopted | British Merchant Navy |
| Design | Red with the Union Jack occupying one quarter of the field and placed in the canton. |
What is called the Indian Navy flag?
The Indian Naval Ensign (also known as the Indian White Ensign) is a naval ensign used by ships of the Indian Navy. From 26 January 1950, when India became a republic, until 2001, the Indian Navy used a modified version of the British Naval Ensign, with the Union Flag replaced with the Indian Tricolor in the canton.
Blue Ensign
British ensign
| Adopted | The Royal Navy |
| Design | A white field defaced with the Cross of Saint George and the Union Flag in the canton. |
| Name | Blue Ensign |
| Use | State ensign |
| Proportion | 1:2 |
Why do protestors use red Australian flag?
In the early years of the federation, the red ensign was an important symbol of Australian identity as the main flag used by private citizens on land and at sea. Australians have fought under it during both world wars. So, are fringe groups using it to suggest they are private citizens?
Why does Bermuda flag have a sinking ship?
The coat of arms is a reputation of Bermuda’s history. The coat of arms depicts a red lion supporting a shield that displays a wrecked ship. The red lion represents Britain, which supported the colony in its early days just as it supports the shield. The wrecked ship is a reference to the colony’s founding.