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THE UNION JACK
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pursuance of a warrant from Her Majesty or from the Admiralty. (2) If any distinctive national colours except such red ensign, or except the Union Jack with a white border, or if any colours usually worn by Her Majesty's ships, &c. … are or is hoisted on board any ship … without warrant … for each offence … a fine not exceeding five hundred pounds.