Native American Protection Flag

By Crusader1307

These types of flags were created for use as early as 1804 (and used up to 1824), the purpose of these Colors were for use by “friendly” Tribes. If a Tribe capitulated to The US Government, (via Treaty), The Chief of The Tribe was allowed to fly this Flag (to signify his friendly intent – and keep US Forces from attacking his Village – hopefully). A standard 13 red and white stripe motif (as was the American Flag), the upper left Canton featured a dark blue field. Within the field was an Eagle with 13 stars surmounted over it's head. In 1802, The Eagle was more white. By 1824, a full color schemed Eagle was incorporated. After 1830, The US Government stopped issued these flags to Tribes.