Dictionary of Vexillology: A (Armed – Armistice) (original) (raw)

A generic term for any flag that pertains to, or represents a branch of the armed services, or a unit within that branch.

Colour of the Royal Navy 1939–1952, UK;Air Force Ensign, South Africa;Flag of the Army, US;

Please note however, that the various types of flags used by the armed services – for example an appointment flag, branch of service flag, camp flag, colour, flag of command, guidon, naval jack, positional or rank flag, etc. – are separately defined herein and are, we suggest, to be preferred in description.