Unidentified Flags or Ensigns - Page 4 (2022)

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Below is a series of images of flags that have been provided to FOTW; some we have recognized, and some we have been unable to recognize. If you can help us identify any of these flags, please let us know! Contact the: UFE Editor.

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22-49. Anti-Israel, Anti-Jew, and Anti-Semitic Flag? Some Speculation

Image located by William Garrison, 10 August 2022

I am not too sure where this flag might be posted in FOTW. It is related to anti-semitism, anti-Jew, and anti-Israel. FOTW has an anti-Israel (Iran) page, but that pertains to an anti-Israel demonstration in Tehran, Iran - so, probably not appropriate to list it there. FOTW does not have sites for "anti-Semitism" nor "anti-Jew". Therefore, as this flag's design is clearly related to the flag of Israel, I suggest that it be placed somewhere in FOTW's "Israel" section - even though the flag was shown as located in Glendale, California (USA)].
the caption read: "An anti-Semitism/anti-Israel/anti-Jew flag resembling the national flag of Israel found on a fence on "Caltrans" (California Dept. of Transportation) property in Glendale, a suburb of Los Angles, California (USA); c. 7 Jan 2021."
The original online "Jewish Journal Article" noted (in part): "American Jewish Committee - Los Angeles Regional Director, Richard S. Hirschhaut, said in a statement to the Journal, that "The grotesque display of an Israeli flag with the Star of David bastardized as blood-and-bones in Glendale [California] yesterday is an outrageous act of antisemitism. The visual of Israel as the source of the suffering caused by COVID is a modern-day equivalent of the age-old antisemitic blood-libel trope."
The flag does appear to be professionally printed, and not a hand-drawn placard. The news-article refers to it as a "flag," and there are gromets on the "fly" side of the flag. Looking closely at the bottom of the flag, it appears that droplets of blood are dripping onto the bottom white stripe - demonstrating that this "flag" should be flown/shown in this horizontal position, and not rotated to be a mere vertical banner.
William Garrison, 10 August 2022

If the flag was used in California, then it shall go to the US section, unless it was spotted in at least one more country, in which case it should go to the QT section.
Tomislav Todorovic, 11 August 2022

Image by Pete Loeser, 10 August 2022
California Draught/Wildfire Flag

This anti-Semitic flag was found on a Caltrans station in the Glendale area of Los Angeles, but I wondered if it might have something to do with the coronavirus pandemic instead? It is similar to the California State "Draught/Wildfire" Flag that shows the California Grizzly Bear as a skeleton but has the addition of the text "COVID-19." Sadly, I'm probably wrong and this is just an example of extremists trying to blame COVID-19 on an imagined Jewish conspiracy.
Pete Loeser, 17 August 2022

22-50. A St. Andrews Cross Flag Puzzle Some Speculation

Oil, c1863-1883    Model Boat
Images from David Warwick, 15 August 2022

I have an old model in my private collection with the Royal Yacht squadron burgee and the white ensign of course but the blue cross on the fore mast is a real puzzle.
Also a painting I have just bought for home that I believe to be the Falcon of Lord Yarborough RYS of a private yacht with the same blue cross. (Alas, no white ensign showing)
It can't be the Russian Tsar's birthday or his visit surely... Both about late 1800s in date.
Any ideas! I have tried the obvious places but can't get far enough back and the old Yacht registers don't help David Warwick, 15 August 2022

Both examples show a blue St. Andrew's cross on a white field on the main mast. A first thought is "artistic licence", but other flags in the model and painting appear to be faithfully represented.
Rob Raeside, 16 August 2022

The oil painting doesn't show any other flags at all on the brig (There is a 2 masted sailing ship crossing just at the stern where an ensign should be.)
The foreground sailing boat looks as if it is carrying an important visitor to the ship., with a red pennant
The artist was John James Wilson 1818-1875, based in Folkestone, Kent, where he exhibited between 1863 and 1873. His work was mainly based on the South Coast of England featuring seascapes in many works after 1849 having moved from London
David Warwick, 16 August 2022

I have looked up an old signal book photo copy Marryats of 1873 and there is what could be [ its in black and white] a blue cross on white ground image that reads ALPHABET FLAG to be hoisted over the flags at some other masthead.
Do you think the artist and model maker thought to put a flag at the main masthead and that was the best choice. I wondered if the artist was hoping for the owner of the yacht would purchase the painting and be asked to paint in [later] the flags of his choice...but it never happened ..! Hence no ensign either
David Warwick, 16 August 2022

The composition of the painting suggests the larger ship is calling a pilot. What consequences this has for the flag, I wouldn't know. Is the flag-shape bit behind the ship maybe a white ensign?
Peter Hans van den Muijzenberg, 19 August 2022

Your comments are possible, although I thought that signal flags were usually strung between masts.
We have the Marryat signals for 1817 - no St Andrews cross - but they did change from time to time.
Rob Raeside, 19 August 2022

22-51. Flag found in a Mexican Church Positive ID

Image from Daniel Rentería, 27 August 2022

In the Parish of the Risen Christ (Parroquia de Cristo Resucitado), located in Cancún, is a flag similar to the flag of the Vatican. It is most likely a flag for the church, diocese, or archdiocese. I am unsure which it is though, since I am unable to find an image of the shield on the flag.
Daniel Rentería, 27 August 2022

Cristo Resucitado (RC) Logo       Photo: Cristo Resucitado Service (flag on right)
Images from Esteban Rivera, 10 September 2022

This is the Cristo Resucitado Logo. (source - July 5th posting) There are several RC flag variants: One features the logo on a plain white field while another places the RC logo on the white vertical stripe (or right fly side) on a maroon/white bi-colored flag. (source)
For additional information on the Cancún Parish go to Cristo Resucitado Cancún's official website.
Esteban Rivera, 10 September 2022

22-52. Possible Home Secretary of Prusia (DE) Positive ID

Image from Peter Hans van den Muijzenberg, 17 July 2022

This general design is somewhat familiar to me, but I can't pin-point it. Anyone else?
Auction house identifies it as: "Hermann Göring - personal standard as Home Secretary of Prussia, white silk." (source)
Peter Hans van den Muijzenberg, 17 July 2022

Image from Pete Loeser, 22 July 2022

I think it is a flag design based on the one the one used by the Free State of Prussia (under Nazi Germany) between 1933-1935. It was used in the area of old Prussia during the time that the NSDAP was consolidating its hold on Germany.
In 1933, in the the Preussenschlag (Prussian coup), Reich Chancellor Franz von Papen overthrew the democratic Free State of Prussia's government under Otto von Braun under the pretext that it had lost control of public order. This was triggered by a shoot out between SA demonstrators and Communists in Altona, Hamburg. After this emergency decree, Papen appointed himself and took control of the government. This made it easy for Adolph Hitler to assume control over Prussia in the following year. (source #1) (source #2)
The flags use was very short lived since individual state flags virtually disappeared in Germany after 1935. I think Hermann Göring was Reichskommissar für Preußen (Reich Commissioner for Prussia) from 1935-1945, so maybe this was the flag of the office. After 1945 the office was abolished with the fall of the Third Reich.
Pete Loeser, 22 July 2022

We already have a reference mentioning Prussia's administration during Nazi Germany on FOTW. Also, as mentioned by Pete, here are some additional sources that mention its existence and evolution during the Machtergreifung (seizure of power), also known as Machtübernahme (Takeover) and even Machtübergabe (transfer of power). (source #1) (source #2) (source #3) (source #4)
As for the images attached, the one labeled as #52b is in fact the Staatsflagge des Landes Preußen (1933-1935) (obverse). This item should be included in its respective section, "Kingdom of Prussia."
Now, it seems that there was also yet another historical Prussian flag which we do not currently feature in the above mentioned section, but it is discussed here. The "Republic of Prussia 1919-1935 (Germany)," and that is the immediately previous flag, or Staatsflagge des Freistaats Preußen (1922-1933), which features the respective CoA". By the way, here's an example of the use of that CoA in Gelsenkirchen-Buer and here.
The following images were all sent 20+ years ago, so I attach better images for reference only.

#52b    #52c

#52d    #52e
Images located by Esteban Rivera, 22 July 2022

• #52b - (CoA in GIF format) Copied image from the original located here. (source)
• #52c - (CoA, recreation in GIF format by David Liuzzo, based on Die Wappen der Deutschen Landesfürsten - J. Siebmachers großes Wappenbuch I. Band 1. Abteilung 2-5. Teil Nürnberg 1909-1929) Copied image from the original located here. (source)
• #52d - (Flag in jpg format) Copied image from the original located here. (source)
• #52e - Copied image from the original located here. (source)

22-53. Alsace-Lorraine Separatist Flag Some Speculation

Image from Andy Behrens, 17 August 2022

Can anyone identify the rightmost flag in this photo?
The red-and-white bicolor is the flag of Alsace, and with the addition of a yellow Cross of Lorraine in the canton, it's the flag of the separatist Alsace-Lorraine National Forum. But what is the meaning of the wolf in the lower hoist?
Andy Behrens, 17 August 2022

I believe I have an explanation for the UFE 22-53. The picture was reportedly taken in Colmar and features the flag of the short-lived Alsace-Lorraine Soviet Republic (1918), as seen on this page: Flag of Alsace - Wikipedia. Given the fact that the photo is taken during the Alsatian protests in December 2014, the black wolf is likely a reference to the The Black Wolves (Schwarze Wölfe or Loups Noirs), the militant, German-nationalistic organization of Alsatian separatists: Schwarze Wölfe - Wikipedia.
The demonstration was not for Alsatian independence as such but rather against the for the formation of a new region (Alsace fights back: a French David vs. Goliath story | openDemocracy), hence calling upon all autonomous regions in France, which explains the presence of the black-and-white flag of Brittany.
I have not yet been able to find a page that lists this flag, but then again it could be homemade.
Daniel Lundberg, 2 November 2022

22-54. Independentist Chechen Flag (RU-CE) Positive ID

Image from Peter Hans van den Muijzenberg, 16 August 2022

Seen in the daily video update of the Ukraine War Map is this Independentist Chechen flag, with on it the arms of a lying(?) wolf. I don't know what details we recognise about the moon(?) or its colour.
I know, flags with arms added are quite commons; I just don't know what authority there is to regulate it in this case.
Peter Hans van den Muijzenberg

#54a     #54b and #54c
Images located by Esteban Rivera, 16 August 2022

This flag's image is also seen here (source), and is basically the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria flag.
They are most likely members of the Ichkerian Special Purpose Battalion. Their full Rusian name is "The Separate special purpose battalion of the Ministry of Defense of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria" (Отдельный батальон особого назначения Министерства обороны Чеченской Республики Ичкерия ОБОН МО ЧРИ). It gets worse, They are also the "International Legion of Territorial Defense of Ukraine" (Інтернаціональний легіон територіальної оборони України) also known as the Ukrainian Foreign Legion (official website #1) and (official website #2), which is a foreign military unit of the Territorial Defense Forces of Ukraine. The Ukrainian Foreign Legion was created in February of 2022.
There are also other Chechen military Units fighting on the Ukrainian side, namely the Dzhokhar Dudayev International Peacekeeping Battalion (Міжнародний миротворчий батальйон імені Джохара Дудаєва, БШМ) and the Sheikh Mansour International Peacekeeping Battalion (Международный миротворческий батальон имени шейха Мансура - BShM), both established in 2014. These units also use the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria as its flag. (source #1) and (source #2 and (source #3) and (source #4).
The Georgian National Legion is also part of the Ukrainian Foreign Legion.
Additionally, there are also Chechen fighters on the Russian side, who bear the Chechnya flag plus the faces of Akhmad Kadyrov and his son Ramzan Kadyrov.
Images attached:

• Image #54a - Ichkeria flag - copied image from original here. (source)
• Image #54b and #54c - Chechen flags - cropped image from original here. (source)

Image by Marc Pasquin, 17 October 2022

This is a flag used by the Dudayev Battalion, a foreign fighters unit fighting alongside Ukraine and composed of Chechen volunteers. The battalion is named after Dzhohar Dudayev, the first president of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria. Most commanders within the battalion fought for the independence of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria (1991-2000) which explains the use of one of its flag variant (during the republic existence, a version of the flag without the emblem was also used). The central emblem can also be seen on the uniform of various members of the battalion.
Since the she-wolf is facing toward the viewer's right, I would assume it's the reverse of the flag we are seeing. Of note is the fact that the unlike most other monochromatic versions of the emblem, the circle above the she-wolf is grey rather than black.
The Dudayev Battalion should not be confused with another Chechen unit, the 141st Special Motorized Regiment (AKA "Kadyrovtsy" ["Kadyrov's followers"]) lead by Ramzan Kadyrov, the Head of the Chechen Republic within the Russian Federation, which is fighting alongside Russian forces. (Source: Al Jazeera English)
Marc Pasquin, 17 October 2022

22-61. Kaiserliche Marine Flag Identification Some Speculation

       Image from Alessandro Rossi, 21 October 2022,

I own a very old flag from Kaiserliche Navy with a code written in the margin and would like to know if that code will help to identify the original vessel? (Screenshot Source)
Alessandro Rossi, 21 October 2022,

Most likely the code is for the manufacturer's bin number, but let's put it out there for the list members. I don't know if records still exist to link it to a particular ship.
Pete Loeser, 21 October 2022

22-62. Possible Ship Pilot Flag (Canada or U.K. or ??) Some Speculation

Image from William Garrison, 26 October 2022

Not sure which country this flag is from? Its source was on eBay, but maybe for a limited time. (source)
The only caption read: "Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Rare Vintage Canada Ensign Flag banner Old Cloth Canadian Union Jack 79 x 58 at the best online prices at eBay Free shipping for many products!"
William Garrison, 26 October 2022

Any ideas on this flag? A pilot flag does not use the outer blue border.
Rob Raeside, 26 October 2022

Perhaps an "in service" flag? (only a suggestion)
Jaume Ollé, 26 October 2022

22-64. Israeli Political Party UFE? Positive ID

Image from William Garrison, 28 October 2022

Any idea as to which Israeli political party this flag might represent? (source: May 10, 2021 Twitter)
William Garrison, 28 October 2022

Regarding this flag, I have been informed that it reads: "Dimona Yeshiva" which is a Jewish religious school in Dimona, Israel.
So its caption should read: "Resembling the national flag of Israel, a white-white field flag with blue lettering reading "Dimona Yeshiva" - a Jewish religious school in Dimona, Israel; c. 2018. The school (yeshiva) contains both a 'hesder yeshiva' and 'Torah Seed Group.' A 'hesder yeshiva' is a Jewish educational program that combines Jewish Talmudic studies with military service in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). A 'Torah seed group' is a group of religious families which forms a community, to bring Torah and religious Jews to underpopulated areas. In addition to the 'hesder yeshiva', there is a Torah education center for women, a pre-military academy, and a youth club, which serve Dimona's community. Its founder, Rabbi Dovid Tugeman, stated that 'The Torah deserves to dwell in the most worthy place possible' (i.e., in a new temple atop the Temple Mount). This flag-image was taken from a May 2021 video during a demonstration near a wall of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, So it seems that someone was parading with the flag to either advertise the school and/or promote the idea that the Jewish religious scroll, their Torah, should be returned in the future to a proposed Jewish 'Third Temple' rebuilt atop the 'Temple Mount' (al-Haram al-Sharif), where currently the Muslim 'Qubbat as-Sakhra' (Dome of the Rock) sits." (source)
William Garrison, 28 October 2022

22-65. Three Strange Ukrainian Flags Positive ID

#65    #65b

#65c
Images located by Klaus-Michael Schneider, 1 November 2022

Those images are in my files for years. Probably they have been sent by Viktor Lomantzow. I took a look and found them neither on our Russian nor on our Ukrainian nor on our Soviet pages.
Flag one: red with canton horizontally divided of white-green-black (ua_dkr.gif) , due to thename I had given probably Don Cossacks' Republik (Russian alphabet has no "C" but "K" instead).
Flag two: red with centon horizontally divided yellow-blue (ua_usr.gif) , probably Ukrainian Soviet Republic.
Flag three: red with canton horizontally divided blue-yellow with red inscription in Russian initials "UNSR", probably being Ukrainian Peoples' Soviet Republic. The "N" might be an "I" instead, but that is not very likely.
I have no context but the source is the following webpage and/or in Russian letters "flagi UkrSSR".
Can anybody assist?
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 1 November 2022

The page title is actually Флаги Советской Украины - i.e. "Flags of Soviet Ukraine".
Flag #65a and #65b are supposed flags of the Ukrainian People's Soviet Republic, which was proclaimed in Kharkiv in December 1917: but their existence is considered dubious. Regarding the inscription, Cyrillic letter N is shown in its ancient/original form (originally, its present form was used for the Cyrillic letter I, whose present form is И; these two letters are derived from Greek letters nu and eta respectively; in Ukrainian, there is another letter I, derived from Greek letter iota and now is identical with the Latin letter I; it had originally existed in Russian as well, but was dropped with the spelling reform of 1911
Flag #65c is the supposed flag of the Donetsk-Krivoy Rog Soviet Republic and is also considered dubious.
Tomislav Todorovic, 1 November 2022

Both red flags are fake reconstructions. In fact we have no information about any flags of Ukrainian People's Soviet Republic. In newspapers they wrote only about red flags. Maybe the prototype of these flags was the war flag of Ukrainian People's Republic (not soviet) - crimson with blue-yellow canton and trident.
Flag #65c, the supposed flag of the Donetsk-Krivoy Rog Soviet Republic, is also fake. They were published by the famous "fake-master" O. Tarnovsky .
Viktor Lomantsov, 1 November 2022

22-66. Unknown WP Yacht Club Flag? Some Speculation

Image from Debbie A. Sheriff, 3 November 2022

I am looking for some insight on a china I purchased that bears what I assume is the New York Yacht Club burgee and the unknown flag depicting "WP." Do you have any insight on either of these flags, any help would be much appreciated.
Debbie A. Sheriff, 3 November 2022

This unknown flag - yellow swallowtail, blue edge, letters WP - is seen on lid of a soup tureen, crossed with a New York Yacht Club burgee.
Rob Raeside, 3 November 2022

It looks like it might be a private signal, but I have no idea about who the boat-owner is.
Jose C. Alegria, 3 November 2022

From our point of view: Any help and insight would start with any information about the china. Where does it say it was made? Does it have a time range? Is there a style that suggests a particular type of maker?
Not necessarily the exact questions, but give us something to work with. Is Rob correct in declaring it a soup tureen?
Peter Hans van den Muijzenberg, 3 November 2022