In most countries, especially in Europe and the countries of the Commonwealth of Nations, it is common for the ensign to display additional information, like whether it is a civil, state or military flag.
in mosT countries, EspEciAlly iN euRope and the CoUNtRIEs of the CommoNWEalth OF nAtions, iT iS Common fOr the EnsIGn TO dIspLay aDditional infoRMaTiON, liKe WhetheR It is A CiVIL, sTatE oR militARy Flag.