Draft:List of flags of the German Empire

Below is the list of flags used by the German Empire, which includes all flags used by the German Empire (1871–1918), along with its kingdoms, duchies and principalities.

National and merchant flags

Flag	Date	Use	Description
	1871–1918	Official national flag of the German Empire	The imperial colors, black, white, and red. While this flag already functioned as the flag of the German Empire in practice, it wasn't until 1892 that it was officially designated as the national flag.
	1866–1903	Jack of the North German Confederation and the German Empire	The national flag with the Iron Cross in the center of the flag.
	1896–1918	Merchant flag of the German Empire with the Iron Cross	Similar to the previous flag, but the Iron Cross is on the hoist of the flag.

Standards of the House of Hohenzollern

Flag	Date	Use	Description
	1871	Standard of the German Emperor	The Iron Cross on a purple background. In each corner, two imperial crowns and two Prussian eagles. The central shield in a silver (white) version. This standard was only used for a little over two months.
	1871–1888	Standard of the German Emperor	The Iron Cross now on a gold (yellowish) background. In the corners, only an imperial crown remains, accompanied by three imperial eagles without breast shields. The central shield is now gold (yellow).
	1888–1918	Standard of His Majesty the German Emperor	"The standard, 4 meters square, is made of golden-yellow silk and displays the Iron Cross, overlaid with the lesser coat of arms of His Majesty. In each angle of the cross appear an imperial crown and three black eagles with red talons and beaks. As soon as His Majesty boards a ship, the imperial standard is hoisted at the top of the mainmast, and all other command and distinguishing marks are removed." The shape of the imperial eagles and the central coat of arms has been changed compared to the previous version. The imperial crown also has a slightly different form.
	1871–1901	Standard of Her Majesty German Empress Victoria, Princess Royal	The Empress's standard, which resembled the Emperor's, omitted the large Iron Cross. Instead, a smaller version was placed in the upper inner corner. The International Nurses Cross rested upon this smaller cross. The flag was covered with 26 scattered imperial eagles. The Empress's crown, in its 1871 version, was placed on the escutcheon. The standard was designed in 1871 for Augusta of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, wife of Wilhelm I, and was also used by the second Empress, Victoria of Great Britain and Ireland, wife of Frederick III. After the deaths of the first two German Emperors, the standard continued to be used by both Empress Augusta—until her death in 1890—and Empress Frederick—until her death in 1901.
	1888–1918	Standard of Her Majesty the German Empress	A new standard was created for the wife of Wilhelm II. The red cross in the slimmer Iron Cross at the top-left corner was omitted, and a Prussian crown, the letter "W," and the year "1870" were added to the Iron Cross. The number of the redesigned imperial eagles was reduced to 16, and the Empress's old crown was replaced by the current model from 1888.
	1871–1888	Standard of His Imperial and Royal Highness the German Crown Prince	This standard was essentially the same as that of the German Emperor, however, the imperial crown was removed from the corners, so that three imperial eagles were visible in each corner. The central shield, on which the crown prince's crown was located, was bordered in red.
	1888–1918	Standard of His Imperial and Royal Highness the German Crown Prince	This version of the standard is similar to the previous version, however, there are now four imperial eagles in each corner.

Ensigns and jacks used by the Kaiserliche Marine

Flag	Date	Use	Description
	1871–1892	War flag	From 2 March, 1886, the following additional persons were permitted to fly the German war flag on their private vessels at sea: The sovereigns of the German states (the federal states), the princes of the imperial house and other German royal houses, as well as the first mayors of the free Hanseatic cities.
	1892–1903	Reichskriegsflagge	"The white flag (3.75 m high, 6.25 m long) is divided into two shorter and two longer fields by a black cross, the arms of which are again accompanied by black lines. The first, upper field (1.6 m high, 2.4 m long) displays the imperial colors black-white-red and bears the Iron Cross in the center. At the intersection of the arms lies a circular, white medallion with the Prussian eagle."
	1903–1918	Reichskriegsflagge	Approved for use by the army since 1892 and is officially known as the Reichskriegsflagge.
	1903–1918	Naval jack	The jack displays the imperial colors black, white, and red and bears the Iron Cross in the center. It is "hoisted on holidays, festive occasions, inspections, etc."
	1871–1918	Pilot signal flag	The reduced-size merchant/national flag surrounded by a white stripe corresponding to the width of one of the other stripes (i.e., 1/5 of the entire flag). The pilot signal flag is used by ships and merchant vessels to indicate that they require a pilot.
	1889–1918	Flag of the State Secretary in the Imperial Naval Office	The flag of an admiral with two crossed, clear yellow anchors in the bottom-left corner. Since this flag was not a command flag, flags of admirals, etc., remained hoisted.
	1871–1889	Flag of the Chief of the Admiralty	Around the reduced cross of an admiral's flag are four red, clear anchors arranged crosswise.
	1889–1899	Flag of the Commanding Admiral	The imperial crown, lined in red and without ribbons, was placed on an admiral's cross. This flag replaced that of the Chief of the Admiralty.
	1899–1900	Flag of the Inspector General of the Navy	This flag replaced that of the Commanding Admiral.
	Around 1900	Flag of the Inspector General of the Navy	Apparently a temporary version used for a short time, which was quickly replaced by the subsequent one. This flag appears to have a thicker red border than the previous version used.
	1900–1918	Flag of the Inspector General of the Navy	This version of the flag replaced the first version of the flag, mainly due to visual improvements. It became apparent that the narrow red border on the first version of the flag was barely visible at great distances, making it indistinguishable from the admiral flag. The admiral's cross was likewise placed within the white square for aesthetic reasons.
	1908–1918	Flag of the Chief of the Naval Staff with the rank of Admiral	A yellow, upright sword surrounded by a yellow wreath of rope, on an admiral's cross.
	1908–1918	Flag of the Chief of the Naval Staff with the rank of Vice Admiral	Like the previous one, except with the addition of a dot in the top-left corner.
	1908–1918	Flag of the Chief of the Naval Staff with the rank of Rear Admiral	Like the previous one, except with the addition of two "rank balls."
	1908–1918	Command flag of a Grand Admiral	Two Grand Admiral batons are placed on an Admiral's ensign. Above these is the Imperial Crown with ribbons. This highest rank in the Imperial Navy was created in 1900 at the specific request of the Naval Command to provide an equivalent to the Army Field Marshal. Kaiser Wilhelm II himself initially assumed this title in 1900. The first Grand Admiral from the Kriegsmarine to receive this flag was Hans von Koester in 1905.

Broad pennant of the German Emperor and Empress

Flag	Date	Use	Description
	1895–1918	Broad pennant of the German Emperor	Superimposed on an admiral's cross was the Prussian scepter crossed with a sword. Placed upon this was the imperial crown without ribbons. This was the highest command insignia of the Imperial Navy, which was only placed in place of the imperial standard by personal order of the Emperor.
	1908–1918	Broad pennant of the German Empress	Depiction of the Empress's crown from 1888. The broad pennant was only raised on the Empress's orders. On ships, it was hoisted at the mainmast; on boats, at the bow. When the Empress's broad pennant was flying, parades, boarding, salutes, marching, and flag displays were omitted. The guard did not assemble; however, the crew on deck had to be summoned by the bugle signal "Attention!"

Command flags of admirals

Flag	Date	Use	Description
	1871–1918	Command flag of an admiral	The admiral's cross on a white field.
	1871–1918	Command flag of a vice admiralmand flag of a vice admiral	The admiral's cross on a white field, with one rank ball on the top-left corner.
	1871–1918	Command flag of a rear admiral	The admiral's cross on a white field, with two rank balls, each on the top and bottom-left corners.
	1904–1918	Command flag of a vice admiral of the second squadron of the active battle fleet	Until 1904, all flags were flown with black rank balls. Flag officers of the 1st Squadron retained black balls in their command flags even after 1904.
	1904–1918	Command flag of a rear admiral of the second squadron of the active battle fleet	Like the previous one, but with two rank balls.

Naval pennants

Flag	Date	Use	Description
	1871–1918	Commodore pennant	Hoisted when at least two ironclads were under the command of a commodore and captain. The pennant was to be hoisted at the mainmast. On ships of lesser strength, the pennant had to be hoisted at the foremast.
	1871–1918	Commodore pennant (for ships of lesser strength)	Hoisted by a captain at sea and commodore when commanding ships of lesser power and there was no possibility of hoisting the pennant on the foremast.
	1871–1918	Commodore pennant for a deputy commodore of the second squadron	Like the previous pennant, but belonging to the second squadron of the active battle fleet
	1871–1918	Seniority pennant	Equivalent to the commodore's pennant. It was hoisted by the most senior officer of equal rank on ships at anchor or in port when no superior officer was present. In this case, the pennant had to be hoisted on the yardarm of the aft mast.
	1871–1918	Flotilla pennant	Hoisted by naval officers entrusted with the command of a flotilla, unless they were entitled to display a rank insignia.
	1871–1918	Division pennant	Hoisted by naval officers entrusted with the command of a division, unless they were entitled to display a rank insignia.
	1871–1918	Commander pennant	Hoisted by commanders of naval groups who were not entitled to display a rank insignia or other pennant.

Flag of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces in China

By order of the Emperor on 21 August, 1900, the German Emperor bestowed a special command insignia upon the commander-in-chief of the German intervention force in China, which, along with other European powers and the United States, formed an intervention force during the Boxer Rebellion. German Field Marshal Alfred von Waldersee was appointed commander of this force. The command insignia was also used as a square standard. After the German contingent returned in September 1901, the flag was displayed in a Berlin museum.

Flag	Date	Use	Description
	1900–1901	Flag of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces in China	The naval jack with crossed marshal's batons protruding from beneath the Iron Cross.

Other naval jacks and ensigns of the German Empire

The naval jacks previously mentioned were only used on warships and ships flying a service flag. They were only hoisted by ships at anchor, and even then only on special, precisely defined occasions. Merchant ships could fly any jack.

Flag	Date	Use	Description
	1871–1892	Ensign of other royal vessels	The war flag with a clear blue anchor in the inner lower corner. Its exact designation was: "Flag of the other government vehicles belonging to the Commerce department."
	1871–1892	Ensign of customs service vessels	Like the previous one, but with the additional red letters "KZ" between which the anchor was located.
	1871–1892	Ensign of pilot vessels	The war flag with two crossed, blue, clear anchors in the inner, lower corner.
	1871–1892	Ensign of hired transport vessels	The German war flag with four red, clear, cross-shaped anchors in the inner, lower corner. Its exact designation was: Flag of the Navy's cargo, work, and hired vessels.
	1871–1892	Jack of other royal vessels	Precise designation: Jack of the other government vehicles belonging to the commerce department.
	1871–1892	Jack of customs service vessels
	1871–1892	Jack of pilot vessels
	1871–1892	Jack of hired transport vessels	Precise designation: Jack of the Navy's cargo, work, and leased vessels. The symbol in the white stripe corresponded to that of the stern flag.
	1892–1918	Flag of the Imperial Postal Service	In 1892, new service flags were introduced, which replaced the former naval jacks and ensigns.
	1893–1918	Imperial service flag at sea	The golden-yellow imperial crown with ribbons above a similarly colored, indistinct anchor, placed in a circular, white center. It was hoisted by naval vessels not authorized to display the war flag. This flag replaced the four different service flags previously used by the navy. The four associated jacks were abolished without replacement. However, a smaller version of the new service flag could be hoisted as a jack on the bowsprit or stem. In the maritime service areas of coastal states, this flag was augmented with additional emblems of the respective country and its function.
	1893–1918	Imperial service flag on land	The golden-yellow imperial crown with ribbons placed in a circular, white central field. Carried by government vehicles not authorized to display the war flag, the Imperial Navy's service flag, or the Foreign Office flag.
	1893–1918	Service flag of the German Foreign Office	This flag was also used by the Imperial Colonial Office.

Special flags for sailing and yacht clubs

Due to the Kaiser's enthusiasm for sailing, several sailing and yacht clubs were permitted to fly special flags. Wilhelm II himself was a member of the Imperial Yacht Club in Kiel. In total, six sailing and yacht clubs were allowed to augment the German national flag with special emblems. This was done by Imperial Decree of the German Emperor and was published in the Naval Regulations Gazette, thus officially ratifying it.

Flag	Date	Use	Description
	1893–1918	Flag of the Imperial Yacht Club in Kiel	The imperial service flag at sea with the following modifications: a medallion in the shape of an ellipse surrounded by a rope wreath turned to the right. On the shaft of the anchor lies a yellow shield with the imperial German eagle, which bears a Hohenzollern shield on its breast.
	1906–1918	Flag of the Sailing Club "Rhe" in Königsberg	The Prussian eagle placed on a shield, which itself is placed on a shield with the Teutonic Order cross.
	1911–1918	Flag of the Grand Ducal Mecklenburg Yacht Club in Rostock	The imperial flag with the Mecklenburg naval ensign as its canton. In the center, a golden coat of arms with the black Rostock griffin. Above the shield is a golden Wendish crown.
	1913–1918	Flag of the Royal Württemberg Yacht Club in Friedrichshafen	The coat of arms of the Counts of Württemberg placed on a shield, with the royal crown above it.
	1914–1918	Flag of the Imperial Motor Yacht Club Berlin-Charlottenburg	A cogwheel and a coat of arms with the imperial German eagle are placed on an anchor. Above it is the imperial crown without ribbons, all surrounded by a wreath of rope.
	1914–1918	Flag of the German Sailing Association in Hamburg	The German eagle placed on a coat of arms.

Other special flags

Heraldic flags

In 1905, the German Emperor designated two heraldic flags to indicate to the public whether he was aboard a ship or available to receive visitors. These were known as the Blue Heraldic Flag ("His Majesty is not receiving") and the Yellow Heraldic Flag ("His Majesty is not aboard"). The heraldic flags were hoisted halfway up the mainmast and were always displayed alongside the Imperial Standard and the Grand Admiral's Flag.

Flag	Date	Use	Description
	1905–1918	"His majesty is not aboard."	Coat of arms of the Burgraviate of Nuremberg, as well as the flag used under the Raabs. Used to indicate that the Emperor is not aboard a ship.
	1905–1918	"His majesty is not receiving."	Shield of the Archchamberlain of the Holy Roman Empire. Used to indicate that the Emperor is not available to receive visitors.

Special masthead flags

The Emperor permitted two ships of the Imperial Navy to fly a special masthead flag, which could be hoisted on special occasions. These were the ironclad SMS Brandenburg and the battleship SMS Preußen.

Flag	Date	Use	Description
	1892–1918	Masthead flag of the ironclad SMS Brandenburg	The former ensign of the Brandenburg Navy.
	1906–1918	Masthead flag of the battleship SMS Preußen	The war and service flag of Prussia.

Shipboard church service pennant

The pennant for shipboard church services was hoisted on board ships of the Imperial Navy when church services were held. For this purpose, the stern flag was lowered to half-mast (dipped) and the church pennant was placed above it.

Flag	Date	Use	Description
	1871–1918	Pennant for shipboard church services

Army flags

Flag	Date	Use	Description
	1871–1918	Flag for the General Staff and the High Command.
	1871–1918	Flag for the staff of a general command
	1871–1918	Flag for the staff of a division

Colonial flags

Flag	Date	Use	Description
	1892–1918	Service flag of the Imperial Colonial Office	The national flag with the Reichsadler in a circular, white center field. The flag was also the service flag of the German Foreign Office.
	1893–1918	Pilot flag of the protectorates	Service flag of the Imperial Colonial Office with the red letters "LV," for "Lotsenverwaltung" (Pilot service), in the black stripe. Between the letters is a yellow, unclear anchor.
	1893–1918	Service flag of the customs office in the protectorates	Service flag for the Imperial Colonial Office with the red letters "ZV," for "Zollverwaltung" (Customs service), in the black stripe. Between the letters is a yellow, unclear anchor.
	1871–1892	Ensign of mail ships	The German war flag with a golden horn in the inner, bottom corner.
	1871–1892	Jack of mail ships	Until 1892, mail ships sailed with their own jack. In the center white stripe a golden horn.
	1891–1918	Flag of the Governor of German East Africa	The imperial eagle, without crown or chain, was placed in the white central stripe. Governors of other colonies did not fly their own flag. This command flag was only used at sea: on ships of the Imperial Navy or the governor's vessel at the stern, and on boats at the bow. Government vessels under the governor's command were to fly the service flag of the other government vessels belonging to the trade sector. (This continued until November 8, 1892, when this service flag was abolished and replaced by the service flag of the Imperial Colonial Office (possibly with the additional letters "LV" or "ZV"). Specifically for German East Africa, a Supreme Order decreed on August 21, 1893, that from that date onward, all government authorities were to fly the Imperial War Flag.
	1898–1918	Flag of the Governor of the Kiautschou Bay Leased Territory	Essentially identical to the flag of the Governor of German East Africa. Basically the same regulations applied as with the previous flag; only the salute rules differed slightly.
	1878–1894	Flag of the Ralik Chain	In 1878, Captain Bartholemäus von Werner designed this flag, which is essentially the national flag of Germany with two additional stripes, one white and one black. The flag had apparently been well-received with the locals.

Flags of the German colonial companies

Flag	Date	Use	Description
	1885–1895	Flag of the German East Africa Company	A lesser known flag, this flag was used from 1885 up until 1895. It is unclear if the stars were supposed to be five-pointed or four-pointed.
	1895–1918	Flag of the German East Africa Company	Otherwise known as Carl Peter's Flag, named after Carl Peter, who was the founder of the Society for German Colonization, and personally designed this flag.
	1904	Flag of the German East Africa Railway Company	The flag of the German East Africa Railway Company was a diagonally-divided flag with colors black, white, and red, along with a roundel with a circular winged track on it, along with the initials of the company "OAEG."
	1896–1918	Flag of the German West Africa Company	This flag was used for the German West Africa Company, which operated in Kamerun and Togoland.
	1885–1899	Flag of the German New Guinea Company	The flag contains a white field with the canton showing the imperial colors, and an heraldic lion holding a red Bourbon lily on the fly.
	c. 1880	Flag of Hernsheim & Co.	Hernsheim & Co. used a red flag with the initials of the company in white.
	c. 1887	Flag of the Jaluit Company	Initially, the Jaluit Atoll Company used a red flag with the initials of the company in white.
	c. 1890	Flag of the Jaluit Company	The Jaluit Company later used this flag, which depicts a white field with a globe with the imperial colors, which apparently symbolized the world under German control.

Proposed colonial flags

In 1913, it was considered that the colonies of the German Empire would receive their own flags and coats of arms. The first drafts were made in 1914, but were never implemented due to the outbreak of World War I.

Flag	Date	Use	Description
	1914	Proposed flag for German East Africa	These flags were first proposed in 1914, but were never actually implemented due to the outbreak of World War I. The coats of arms all show the imperial eagle, but not on the flag itself.
		Proposed flag for Kamerun
		Proposed flag for German New Guinea
		Proposed flag for German Samoa
		Proposed flag for German South West Africa
		Proposed flag for Togoland

Likely incorrect flag of the German West Africa Company or German colonies in West Africa

The depiction of the likely incorrect flag.

In an obscure and unidentified 1882 source, there was a flag was likely supposed to represent the German West Africa Company or German colonies in West Africa, based on the text "Colonies West Africa." However, no other evidence exists that suggests that this was a flag that was ever used by the German West Africa Company.

Flag	Date	Use	Description
	1882(?)	Unknown	The flag has a white field with a black firmbriated white cross with a red cross within. In the center is a black German eagle drawn in a red-bordered yellow circle.

Since the flag bears resemblance to that of the German West Africa Company, except without letters, it is possible that this flag may have been a draft or proposal when the company name or initials were yet to be decided.

Flags of the Imperial Territory of Alsace-Lorraine

Flag	Date	Use	Description
	1870–1918	Flag for the Imperial Territory of Alsace-Lorraine	The German national flag.
	1892–1918	Service flag for state institutions of Alsace-Lorraine	The official flag of the German Foreign Office and the Imperial Colonial Office, featuring the crowned coat of arms of Alsace-Lorraine, adopted in 1891, in the upper corner. The flag was adopted on 29 December 1892.
	1912/1918	Proposed flag in 1912. Flag of the Republic of Alsace-Lorraine	Flag for the Reichsland, adopted by the Landtag on 25 June, 1912, but not officially introduced by the government. Flag of the Republic of Alsace-Lorraine from 12 until 21 November 1918.

Decorative flags

Decorative flags were very popular in the German Empire. The most popular of these flags was the Reichsadlerflagge, which combined the black, white, and red colors with the imperial eagle. However, depictions of the emperor, the imperial family, and complex combinations of these elements were also used instead. In all cases, these were unofficial flags that could be used by any individual. They were purely decorative flags without any official function.

Flag	Date	Use	Description
	1871–1918	Reichsadlerflagge	The national flag with a broader white central stripe and an imperial eagle positioned near the hoist within it.
	1871–1918	Reichsadlerflagge (Variation 1)	The national flag with a broader white central stripe and an imperial eagle positioned near the hoist within it. The upper and lower stripes are replaced by vertically striped borders in the colors of the national flag.
	1871–1918	Reichsadlerflagge (Variation 2)	The national flag with a broader white central stripe and an enlarged imperial eagle positioned centrally.
	1871–1918	Decorative flag	The national flag with a broader white central stripe and a depiction of the German Emperor within it. This specific version has a depiction of German Emperor Wilhelm II in a crowned oval frame, two imperial flags on the left and right along with a laurel wreath, and the words "Mit Gott für Kaiser und Reich!" (With God for Emperor and Realm!).

Regional flags

Kingdoms

Flag	Date	Use	Description
	since 1878	Flag of the Kingdom of Bavaria
	1803–1892	Flag of the Kingdom of Prussia
	1892–1918	Flag of the Kingdom of Prussia
	1892–1918	Civil ensign of the Kingdom of Prussia
	1894–1918	Service flag for state vessels and buildings of the Navy
	1894–1918	Flag of the customs service of Prussia
	1894–1918	Pilot flag of Prussia
	1894–1918	Service flag of the fishery inspection service in Prussia
	1906–1918	Prussian war and service flag. The same flag is also used for the battleship SMS Preußen.
	Unknown	Service flag for inland waterways in Prussia
	1815–1918	Flag of the Kingdom of Saxony
	1896–1918 (unofficial flag before 1896)	Flag of the Kingdom of Württemberg

Grand duchies and duchies

Flag	Date	Use	Description
	1871–1891	Civil ensign of the Grand Duchy of Baden
	1891–1918	Civil ensign of the Grand Duchy of Baden
	1839–1903	Flag of the Grand Duchy of Hesse
	1855–1918	Flag of Mecklenburg for use at sea.
	1863–1918	Flag of the Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin and the Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
	1774–1918	Flag of the Grand Duchy of Oldenburg
	1813–1897	Flag of the Grand Duchy of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach
	1897–1920	Flag of the Grand Duchy of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach
	1863–1918	Flag of the Duchy of Anhalt
	1830–1918	Flag of the Duchy of Brunswick
	1893–1918	Flag of the Duchy of Saxe-Altenburg
	1830–1918	Flag of the Duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha
	1880–1918	Flag of the Duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha	Flag of the authorities until at least 1918 (but never officially designated). This is a variant of the flag with four stripes and colors green, white, green, and white.

Principalities

Flag	Date	Use	Description
	c. 1858– c. 1880	Flag of the Principality of Lippe	Essentially identical to the flag of the Grand Duchy of Baden used from 1871 until 1891.
	c. 1880–1918	Flag of the Principality of Lippe
	c. 1820–1918	Flag of the Principality of Reuss-Greiz	Essentially identical to the modern-day flag of Germany, except for the flag proportions.
	c. 1820–1918	Flag of the Principality of Reuss-Gera
	c. 1830–1918	Flag of the Principality of Waldeck and Pyrmont	Essentially identical to the modern-day flag of Germany.
	(?)–c. 1880	Flag of the Principality of Schaumburg-Lippe
	1813–1897	Flag of the Principality of Schaumburg-Lippe
	c. 1815–1918	Flag of the Principality of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt
	c. 1815–1918	Flag of the Principality of Schwarzburg-Sondershausen

Flags of the cities within the Hanseatic League

Flag	Date	Use	Description
	1891–1918	State flag of the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen
	1891–1892	Service flag for state vessels and buildings of the Navy for use in Bremen
	1895–1918	Service flag for state vessels and buildings of the Navy for use in Bremen
	1895–1918	Service flag of the customs service for use in Bremen
	1895–1918	Pilot flag of Bremen
	Unknown	Flag of the Free Hanseatic City of Hamburg
	1894(?)–1918	Flag of the Free Hanseatic City of Hamburg
	1894–1918	Service flag for state vessels and buildings of the Navy for use in Hamburg
	1890–1918	Flag of the Free Hanseatic City of Lübeck
	1895–1918	Service flag for state vessels and buildings of the Navy for use in Lübeck
	1895–1918	Service flag of the customs service for use in Lübeck
	1895–1918	Pilot flag of Lübeck
	1895–1918	Service flag of the fishery inspection service in Lübeck
	1880–1918	Service flag for inland waterways in Lübeck

Flag of the Prussian provinces

Flag	Date	Use	Description
	1882–1918	Flag of the Province of Brandenburg	The colors of the former Margraviate of Brandenburg, red and white, on a bicolor flag.
		Flag of the Province of East Prussia	The colors of Prussia, black and white, on a bicolor flag.
		Flag of the Province of West Prussia
		Flag of the Province of Pomerania
		Flag of the Province of Silesia
		Flag of the Province of Posen
		Flag of Rhenish Prussia
		Flag of the Province of Westphalia
		Flag of Prussian Saxony
		Flag of the Province of Hanover	The flag of the Kingdom of Hanover used from 1837 until 1866, but with the coat of arms now removed from the flag.
		Flag of the Province of Hesse-Nassau
		Flag of the Province of Schleswig-Holstein

References

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