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The Australian National Flag
In both world wars, Australians fought under the Blue Ensign (since 1953 the Australian National Flag), the Red Ensign (since 1953 the Australian Red Ensign, the proper colours for merchant ships registered in Australia), and the Union Flag (the Union Jack).
In the First World War, both Australian ensigns and the Union Jack were used in recruiting posters, postcards and badges. In the Second World War, the Australian ensigns were used more frequently.
Australian blue ensign carried by Australian members of United Nations Mine Clearing Training Team in Afghanistan and Pakistan, 1990s.
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Australian red ensign presented to Imperial Reservists by W M 'Billy' Hughes in 1914.
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