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Flag Families

There are many groups of flags that share a lineage or design feature. Here is where you can find flags associated with some of the more notable flag families.

UK Flag

Union Jack/Union Flag: Flag of the United Kingdom

August 7, 2016 benszmidt 3

The flag of the United Kingdom, commonly known as the Union Jack or Union Flag, is arguably one of the most recognizable flags in the world. […]

flag of russia

Flag of Russia: Dutch inspiration

March 18, 2016 benszmidt 0

For many people reading this article, the flag of Russia may seem like a new design crafted after the fall of the Soviet Union. In […]

Flag of Uganda

Flag of Uganda: Ornithological influence

January 16, 2016 benszmidt 1

Ornithological influence Despite being relatively young, the flag of Uganda is a unique and striking design that holds its own against some of the classic […]

Flag of Ireland

Flag of Ireland: A gift from France

January 8, 2016 benszmidt 1

Today, nothing seems more Irish than green and orange. But this wasn’t always the case. In fact, the flag of Ireland could be considered its […]

Flag of Latvia

Flag of Latvia: A return from exile

December 4, 2015 benszmidt 0

There’s more than meets the eye with the flag of Latvia. What looks like a simple triband flag is actually quite a unique design with […]

Flag of the Isle of Man

Flag of the Isle of Man: Mystery of the triskele

November 13, 2015 benszmidt 0

In the grand scheme of history, the concept of a national flag as we know it is relatively new. By the time that most countries […]

Flag of Hong Kong

Flag of Hong Kong: One country, two systems

November 6, 2015 benszmidt 0

Hong Kong is a very interesting place for many reasons. It operates almost completely autonomously as a capitalist state even though it is a part […]

Flag of Sri Lanka

Flag of Sri Lanka: Royal outcast

October 30, 2015 benszmidt 2

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 […]

Flag of Germany

Flag of Germany: A renewed pride

October 9, 2015 benszmidt 2

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

October 2, 2015 benszmidt 13

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 […]

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