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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