The Flags and Emblems Used in British India
| 1885–1947 | Flag of the Governor-General of India | A Union Flag defaced with the insignia of the Order of the Star of India surmounted by the Tudor Crown. | |
| 1880–1947 | Flag used to represent British India in International events | A red ensign with the Union Flag at the corner with the Star of India displayed in the fly. | |
| 18?? - 1947 | Imperial Indian Blue Ensign Flag was the ensign of the Royal Indian Navy | A blue ensign with Union Flag at the corner with the Star of India displayed in the fly. | |
| 1861 - 1947 | The insignia of the Order of the Star of India | Silver five pointed star encircled by a blue ribbon bearing the motto Heaven's light our guide all surrounded by a gold sunburst. |
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