Flag sizes
Imperial German Navy War Flag Sizes (1903–1918)
| Size (cm) | Ratio | English Designation | German Designation | Usage / Ship Type | Example | Status / Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 050 × 050 | 1.00:1 | Jack | Gösch | Bow flag in port | – | Depot – Gösch / bow flag |
| 060 × 100 | 1.67:1 | Small boat / U-boat | U-Bootsflagge | U-boats, small craft | SM U-9 | Depot – 1 × 6 |
| 095 × 157 | 1.65:1 | Boat War Flag | Bootsflagge | Torpedo boats | S90-class | Depot – 1.5 × 0.95 |
| 125 × 200 | 1.60:1 | War Flag | Gaffelflagge | Auxiliary ships | Depot ship | Official – Size 5 |
| 150 × 250 | 1.67:1 | War Flag (Size 4) | Gaffelflagge | Small cruisers | SMS G38 | Official – Size 4 |
| 180 × 300 | 1.67:1 | War Flag (Size 3) | Gaffelflagge | Light cruisers | SMS Dresden | Official – Size 3 |
| 190 × 315 | 1.66:1 | Topmast Flag | Toppflagge | Masthead / command | SMS Derfflinger | Field use |
| 225 × 375 | 1.67:1 | War Flag (Unofficial) | Gaffelflagge | Command ships | SMS Scharnhorst | Official – Size 2 |
| 240 × 400 | 1.67:1 | War Flag (Size 2) | Gaffelflagge | Armored cruisers | SMS Blücher | Official – Size 2 |
| 270 × 450 | 1.67:1 | War Flag (Size 1) | Gaffelflagge | Battleships | SMS König | Official – Size 1 |
Color Codes:
[Green] Official – listed in regulations
[Yellow] Depot use – documented but unofficial
[Grey] Field use – not standardized
Notes:
• Some depot sizes deviate from standard 5:3 ratio.
• Depot sizes like 60×100 and 95×157 were authentic but not listed in formal naval regulations.
Sources:
Marine-Verordnungsblatt (1903–1913), Dienstvorschriften, archival depot flags, shipyard records, and museum publications.
Standard Flag Sizes – Nazi Germany (1933–1945)
Kriegsmarine / Gösch / Reichsdienstflagge / Naval Ensign Sizes
| Size | Dimensions (cm) | Ratio | Ratio Note | In FlagGeek Collection | Flag Type in Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 × 30 | ≈ 3:5 | approx. 3:5 | ✅ | Wassersportflagge |
| 2 | 40 × 65 | ≈ 8:13 | not 3:5 | ||
| 3 | 50 × 85 | ≈ 10:17 | approx. 3:5 | ✅ | Kriegsflagge / Gösch |
| 4 | Not known | — | — | ||
| 5 | 80 × 135 | ≈ 3:5 | approx. 3:5 | ✅ | Kriegsflagge / Gösch |
| 6 | 100 × 170 | ≈ 3:5 | approx. 3:5 | ✅ | Kriegsflagge |
| 7 | 150 × 250 | 3:5 | exact 3:5 | ✅ | Kriegsflagge |
| 8 | 200 × 335 | ≈ 3:5 | approx. 3:5 | ✅ | Kriegsflagge |
| 9 | 250 × 400 | 5:8 | not 3:5 | ✅ | Reichsdienstflagge |
| 10 | 300 × 500 | 3:5 | exact 3:5 | ✅ | Gösch |
| 11 | 400 × 670 | ≈ 3:5 | approx. 3:5 | ||
| 12 | 450 × 750 | 3:5 | exact 3:5 |
Standard Flag Sizes – United States
U.S. Ensign Sizes (G-Spec / MIL-F-2692)
| Size | Feet | Inches | Centimeters | Ratio | In FlagGeek Collection | Flag Type in Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20.00 × 38.00 | 240 × 456 | 609.6 × 1158.2 | 10:19 | ||
| 2 | 19.00 × 36.10 | 228 × 433.2 | 579.1 × 1099.4 | 10:19 | ||
| 3 | 14.35 × 27.27 | 172.2 × 327.2 | 437.4 × 830.5 | 10:19 | ||
| 4 | 12.19 × 23.16 | 146.3 × 277.9 | 371.5 × 705.0 | 10:19 | ||
| 5 | 10.00 × 19.00 | 120 × 228 | 304.8 × 579.1 | 10:19 | ||
| 6 | 8.94 × 16.99 | 107.3 × 203.9 | 272.5 × 517.9 | 10:19 | ||
| 7 | 5.14 × 9.77 | 61.7 × 117.2 | 156.7 × 297.8 | 10:19 | ||
| 8 | 5.00 × 9.50 | 60 × 114 | 152.4 × 289.6 | 10:19 | ||
| 9 | 3.52 × 6.69 | 42.2 × 80.3 | 107.3 × 203.9 | 10:19 | ||
| 10 | 2.90 × 5.51 | 34.8 × 66.1 | 88.4 × 167.9 | 10:19 | ||
| 11 | 2.37 × 4.50 | 28.4 × 54.0 | 72.2 × 137.2 | 10:19 | ||
| 12 | 1.31 × 2.49 | 15.7 × 29.9 | 39.9 × 75.9 | 10:19 | ✅ | U.S. Ensign “No. 12 MI 1941” |
Note: All U.S. military and government flags use a fixed 10:19 ratio under official standards (e.g., MIL-F-2692, G-Spec).
These sizes were used across ships, bases, vehicles, and ceremonial displays.
Standard Flag Sizes – United Kingdom
Union Jack / Red, White & Blue Ensigns
| Size | Feet | Inches | Centimeters | Ratio | In FlagGeek Collection | Flag Type in Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18.00 × 36.00 | 216 × 432 | 548.6 × 1097.3 | 1:2 | ||
| 2 | 12.00 × 24.00 | 144 × 288 | 365.8 × 731.5 | 1:2 | ||
| 3 | 8.00 × 16.00 | 96 × 192 | 243.8 × 487.7 | 1:2 | ||
| 4 | 6.00 × 12.00 | 72 × 144 | 182.9 × 365.8 | 1:2 | ||
| 5 | 5.00 × 10.00 | 60 × 120 | 152.4 × 304.8 | 1:2 | ||
| 6 | 4.00 × 8.00 | 48 × 96 | 121.9 × 243.8 | 1:2 | ||
| 7 | 3.00 × 6.00 | 36 × 72 | 91.4 × 182.9 | 1:2 | ||
| 8 | 2.50 × 5.00 | 30 × 60 | 76.2 × 152.4 | 1:2 | ||
| 9 | 2.00 × 4.00 | 24 × 48 | 61.0 × 121.9 | 1:2 | ||
| 10 | 1.50 × 3.00 | 18 × 36 | 45.7 × 91.4 | 1:2 | ||
| 11 | 1.25 × 2.50 | 15 × 30 | 38.1 × 76.2 | 1:2 | ||
| 12 | 1.00 × 2.00 | 12 × 24 | 30.5 × 61.0 | 1:2 | ||
| — | — | — | 100 × 200 | 1:2 | ✅ | White Ensign |
Note: All Union Jacks and British ensigns (Red, White, Blue) follow a fixed 1:2 ratio and share the same standard size system.
This table applies to:
🇬🇧 Union Jack (as naval jack) · 🟥 Red Ensign (civil use) · 🟦 Blue Ensign (state/public) · ⚪ White Ensign (Royal Navy)
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