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Bulgarian Military Flags

Naval Ensign
Naval Jack
Auxiliary Vessels and Coast Guard Ensign
Commander in Chief of the Navy
Navy Chief of Staff
Naval Group Commander
Rank Flags of 1949

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Naval Ensign

by Željko Heimer

White over green over red 4-1-1 flag with yellow lion near the hoist in the white stripe. This flag, as well as all other Bulgarian flags including the lion symbol, was adopted after the coat of arms was adopted after long discussions (i.e. after 1997; do we know exactly when?). BTW, the green stripe in album in this, and all other flags based on this design, is slightly larger than the red stripe. I believe that this may be an effect of the printing process and that I am being over-picky again -- but can we confirm the 4-1-1 scheme?

Željko Heimer, 16 April 2001

Naval Jack

by Željko Heimer

White flag with green saltire and over it a red cross throughout. Again, the influence of Russian naval practice is apparent, even if such designs could have come from other sources too. The jack was introduced after the 1990's changes, but if it is an entirely new one or a reintroduction of some older pattern, I am not sure. Also, I am not sure when exactly was it introduced (possibly before the 1997 coat of arms decision). Based on my approximation of the album image, it seems that the width of the cross and saltire arms is 1/6 of the hoist. Incidentally, I believe it could be mathematically proven that if so, then the size of the green edges of the flag would be 1/10 of the flag hoist vertically near each corner, and 1/10 of flag length horizontally near each corner. Anyone care for the proof?

Željko Heimer, 16 April 2001

Auxiliary Vessels and Coast Guard Ensign

by Željko Heimer

Green flag with naval ensign in canton. I believe that this is influenced by Russian (Soviet) green ensigns, however I don't remember similar flags in the socialist era. Did I miss something?

Željko Heimer, 16 April 2001

Commander in Chief of the Navy

by Željko Heimer

Red flag with the naval ensign in canton, fimbriated from the red field with a white line and with three white anchors set one each in the remaining quarters of the red field.

Željko Heimer, 18 April 2001

Navy Chief of Staff

by Željko Heimer

Red flag with the canton equal to the Minister of Defence flag, fimbriated from the red field with a white line and with three white stars set one each in the remaining quarters of the red field. As I am expected to raise weird questions, I would like to know if it can be confirmed that the flag in the canton used on this flag is indeed the same as the Min-Def, and not the naval ensign which is apparently used in all other naval flags (the difference is, of course, in the wreath around the lion). If it is confirmed (I have no doubt it shall be so), it may be a good idea to point out this "irregularity" on FOTW.

Željko Heimer, 18 April 2001

Naval Group Commander

by Željko Heimer

Red flag with the naval ensign in canton, fimbriated from the red field with a white line and with two white stars set one each in the fly quarters.

Željko Heimer, 18 April 2001