French Ensigns

French Ensigns

A French ensign is the flag flown at sea to identify a vessel as French. Several such ensigns have existed over the years as well as terrestrial flags based on the ensign motif.

Read more about French Ensigns:  Current Ensign, French Colonial Flags, National Ensign and Cocarde, Masthead Pennant, Honour and Command Jacks

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    “In matter of commerce the fault of the Dutch
    Is offering too little and asking too much.
    The French are with equal advantage content,
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    —George Canning (1770–1827)