Batavian flag

The flag's colours and rows remained exactly the same (although the red and blue appear to have grown darker), but an important alteration was done by adding a jack in the upper left corner, several thumbs from the flagpole.

This constituted a white rectangle, containing:[1][3] By resolution of 1 March 1796, the Batavian flag was introduced for the Dutch fleet.

The Statenvlag's replacement at the fleet led some sailors to uproar, as they were used to the old flag under which they had won many sea battles.

A few of them refused to take the oath of loyalty to King Louis Bonaparte, and declared they did not want to take orders from royals officers.

This revolt was severely punished, one of the mutineers was even shot through the head on the spot by vice admiral De Winter.

Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Batavian flag.
Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Detail of the Jack .
Decree of the States General, describing the Jack .