Although the South African State Herald was furnished with an approved art card for this amended design, this ensign was never taken into use. Instead, the design formed the basis of the Naval Colour which was designed in August 1968 and presented to the Navy by Mr PW Botha, then Minister of Defence on 12 April 1969.

The naval ensign, with fimbriation, was used until a new ensign was adopted on 31 May 1981.

Size 900 x 1800 mm