Flag of Sri Lanka: Royal outcast
While the flag of Sri Lanka didn’t officially exist until 1815, its roots – the lion imagery – are some of the oldest in the vexillological […]
Month: October 2015
Flag of South Carolina: Battle born
The flag of South Carolina is in a league of its own, but not solely for its looks. What earned it the number one spot […]
Flag of Maryland: A patchwork of reconciliation
The flag of Maryland is probably the most polarizing of the U.S. state flags. Many (including myself) love the flag. The North American Vexillogical Association […]
Flag of Germany: A renewed pride
Germany is a world leader in many categories, such as finance, manufacturing, and sports (Mia san mia!). However, this has not always been true, as […]
Ensigns, jacks, and more: A primer on maritime flags
Flags and boats have had a close relationship for several centuries. At sea, flags have many uses, from communication to identification, even threatening others. In […]