British Red Ensign (historic) - 4"X6" Stick Flag

The best known of the British Maritime flags, or Ensigns, which were formed by placing the Union flag in the canton of another flag having a field of white, blue or red. This flag is also known as the Meteor flag, and was widely used on ships during the Colonial period. This was the first National flag of the United States. Bases for the stick flags are sold separately and are available in our Accessories section.