An ensign is not the same as the national flag, instead it is a flag that is flown at the stern of a ship, noting its nationality. The Italian Ensign flag is the same as that of the Italian military navy and consists of a vertical tricolor of green, white and red bands. It features the coat of arms of the Marina Militare in the middle white field, which consists of a shield. This shield is divided into four squares - the first quarter has a golden winged lion wielding a sword on a red field; the second quarter has a white field with a red cross; a white Maltese cross sits on a blue field in the third quarter, while a white Pisan cross on a red filed, makes up the fourth quarter. The shield has a golden crown that distinguishes military vessels from merchant ships. Our beautiful Italian Ensign flag is ideal for the outdoors as it is made from pure nylon and the slightest wind will get the flag flying. It is also resistant to shrinking, and double stitched for longevity.