Van Diemen's Land Ensign
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The Van Diemen's Land Ensign is an unofficial merchant flag, which was used in the colony (later renamed Tasmania) prior to the adoption of the current Tasmanian Flag in 1875.[1] The earliest known reference to the Van Diemen's Land Ensign is from an 1850s flag chart by Captain John Nicholson, Harbour Master of Sydney.[2][3] The flag is similar in design to the, which is believed to also be the historical origin of the Murray River Flag.[2]
See also
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