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Please note, that this term has been introduced by the Editors as a vexillological alternative to the heraldically derived ”dexter edge”.
Lesser Arms of Baden-Wόrttemberg, Germany (Klaus-Michael Schneider).
Flag of Sins, Switzerland (fotw); Flag of
Wynau, Switzerland (fotw); Flag and Arms of
Coruche, Portugal (fotw);
Flag of Kammersrohr, Switzeralnd (fotw)
Ensign Flown At The Leech: Ensign At The Peak
Please note that an ensign should always be flown from an ensign staff at the stern whilst at anchor or berthed alongside.
Ensign of the Royal Norwegian Yacht Club (fotw)
Flag and Arms of Les Cullayes, Switzerland (fotw and CS)
National Flag of Germany (fotw)
Please note that the Editors recommend use of the heraldic term as being more accurate and will avoid any potential confusion.
Flag of Rochefort, Belgium (fotw)
Please note that definition 3) is given with regard to the consistent use of proportions when describing a flag and its charges, however, it is suggested that when giving the actual dimensions of any such charge the phrase ‘width across’ should be used for its horizontal measurement and the word ‘height’ for its vertical size (see also ‘dimensions’ and ‘proportions’).
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