Flags

An in-depth look into The History of Flags throughout History and The World.

City of Prague ''Jewish Quarter'' Flag

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/city-of-prague-jewish-quarter-flag 31st Jul 2021 - Initiated in 1354, by The City of Prague – King Charles IV (King of Bohemia) as well as The Holy Roman Emperor, ordered those persons living in …

Clark Expedition Flag

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/clark-expedition-flag 31st Jul 2021 - Unique in the fact that is was never used in battle, The Clark Flag was the official personal flag of one of the highest ranking Continental Officers …

US Nativist Political Party Flag

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/us-nativist-political-party-flag 31st Jul 2021 - This somewhat “bigoted” political Party of The United States was formed in Louisiana in 1841. They espoused the philosophy of utter distru …

Flag of The US 1st Volunteer Cavalry

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/flag-of-the-us-1st-volunteer-cavalry 31st Jul 2021 - Nicknamed “The Rough Riders” (due to their recruitment of Western and Plains Frontiersmen), this US Army Unit was under the command of Lie …

Flag of The Mexican San Blas Battalion

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/flag-of-the-mexican-san-blas-battalion 31st Jul 2021 - This Mexican Army Unit was created in 1823. Stationed at Chapultepec Castle, their garrison was 300 men strong. They were the principle defenders of t …

Native American Protection Flag

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/native-american-protection-flag 31st Jul 2021 - 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” T …

St. George Cross Flag

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/st-george-cross-flag 31st Jul 2021 - Seen as early as 1277, The Standard of The Cross of St. George represented The Kingdom of England. This Standard was a common sight on many Middle Eas …

Russian-American Company Flag

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/russianamerican-company-flag 31st Jul 2021 - This Trading company was established by Czar Paul I in 1799. It was to foster productive trade concerns between Russia and California. First (under Sp …

Gerald's Regiment of Foot Flag

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/geralds-regiment-of-foot-flag 31st Jul 2021 - Many Royalist Units raised in the “outer” Regions of England during The Civil War tended to use a light blue and gold motif in their battl …

Standard

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/standard 31st Jul 2021 - Originally a long, tapering flag – it was often split (swallow-tail) and then later rounded. Considered the most iconic of Medieval “flags …

Muscovy Trading Company Flag

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/muscovy-trading-company-flag 31st Jul 2021 - Given a special Charter to engage in trade with Russia, The Muscovy Trading Company was an English Merchant concern, founded in 1555. Concentrating on …

Royal Standard of Scotland

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/royal-standard-of-scotland 31st Jul 2021 - Dating back to the 13th Century, The Royal Standard of The Scottish Kings was shown as a Red Lion (in relief), upon a Yellow field with Red trimming. …