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flag shapes [1]

flag shapes [1] Triangular flag with two points used to indicate the affiliation of a ship. Nautical flag that indicates the nationality of a vessel and the company to which it belongs; it is also used for signaling. Flag with a long narrow piece (tongue) between two swallowtail points. Small triangular flag used for a variety of purposes, such as to represent a head of state or a military unit.

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parts of a flag

burgee

Triangular flag with two points used to indicate the affiliation of a ship.

swallowtail

Nautical flag that indicates the nationality of a vessel and the company to which it belongs; it is also used for signaling.

swallowtail and tongue

Flag with a long narrow piece (tongue) between two swallowtail points.

double pennant

fanion

Small triangular flag used for a variety of purposes, such as to represent a head of state or a military unit.

rectangular flag

square flag