The Mayan ruins at Tonina in Chiapas Mexico are about half way between San Cristobal de las Casas and the Mayan ruins of Palenque, just south of the small city of Ocosingo. Driving from San Cristobal de las Casas you will reach the statue of a Mayan warrior at the entrance to Ocosingo.
Full Definition of ENSIGN. 1. : a flag that is flown (as by a ship) as the symbol of nationality and that may also be flown with a distinctive badge added to its design.2. a: a badge of office, rank, or power b: emblem, sign. a flag that is flown (as by a ship) as the symbol of nationality and that may also be flown with a distinctive badge added to its design. 2.
Before Federation the Australian colonies made use of the flags of Great Britain-the Union Flag and the British Red, White and Blue Ensigns. On 1 January 1901 the six colonies united under the name of Commonwealth of Australia and our people became one nation.The Union Flag or Union Jack.This flag was considered the Flag of the British Empire and was given pride of place in any grouping of Empire and Commonwealth Flags. Until 1953 the Australian flags were referred to as Ensigns. The word ensign indicates a junior ranking or position.he Union Flag or Union Jack. This flag was considered the Flag of the British Empire and was given pride of place in any grouping of Empire and Commonwealth Flags. Until 1953 the Australian flags were referred to as Ensigns.