The Canadian NavalEnsign (French: pavillon naval canadien) is the flag worn at the stern or (optionally when at sea) at the gaff of His Majesty's Canadian
civilian, naval, or in a special category. These are known as the red, white, and blue ensigns respectively. Outside the nautical sphere, ensigns are used
ensign of the Navy of the Russian Empire (from 1712 to 1918), and is the navalensign of the Russian Federation since 1992, and the banner of the Navy of the
military banners of Japan are based on the Hinomaru, including the sunrayed navalensign. The Hinomaru also serves as a template for other Japanese flags in public