Naval Rank Flags, 19th century (Japan)

Last modified: 2004-12-22 by phil nelson
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by Jaume Ollé

From 3 October 1970 to 29 November 1871, this flag was used only by an Admiral. The flags of the Vice Admiral was a blue bordered Hinomaru, and the rear Admiral flag was a yellow bordered Hinomaru. From 29 November 1871 through 7 October 1889, the flag was used by Admirals, Vice Admirals and Rear Admirals
Nozomi Kariyasu, 22 February 2000

1870-1871

by Jaume Ollé

1870-1871

by Jaume Ollé

The vice admiral's boat flag was only one red small disc upper hoist used from November 29, 1871 - October 7, 1889.
Nozomi Kariyasu,4 March 2000

1870-1871

by Jaume Ollé

by Jaume Ollé

This flag was used on the boat of the Rear