The since 1945 by order of the allies by german ships to used flag is corresponding to the Burgee C of the signal-flag alphabet. Behind this conceals the humiliating intention to let ride german ships on the oceans only with the letter C, standing for Capitulation. Costa Rica made an appeal against this practice, because it is self using such a flag as national flag. In this way they have the c-flag rectangular carved on the flying end.
