UPDATED May 2011

 

FOTW: FLAGS OF THE WORLD

If you're interested in flags, this site is not to be missed! FOTW is the Web's number-one source for information about flags of all kinds, past, present and sometimes even future. Click on the icon to go to FOTW's US mirror site.


SEA FLAGS

For vexillogists with salt water in their veins, Sea Flags is a mandatory port of call. Joe McMillan's outstanding site is devoted to ensigns and flags of the sea services of the United States. In addition to many fine illustrations, it presents information on US Navy flag customs and ceremonies, signaling at sea and much more. Click on the US Navy admiral's rank flag to set course for Sea Flags.

FLAGS OF THE CONFEDERACY

This site, founded by the late Devereaux Cannon, is an essential resource for vexillogists with an interest in the flags of the Confederate States of America. Click on the Stainless Banner to visit FOTC.


WARFLAG

This excellent site offers numerous small-sized military flags that can be downloaded and printed out for use in miniatures wargaming. Even if you're not into wargaming, it's well worth a look. A click on the King's Colour will take you to Warflag.

NEC PLURIBUS IMPAR

Nec Pluribus Impar is a Web-based magazine in French and English that offers a rich bounty of information on the organization, campaigns, uniforms and flags of the European armies of the eighteenth century. The flags in particular are beautifully illustrated. Click on the drapeau to visit this outstanding site.


NAPFLAGS

This site, maintained by Alan Pendlebury of the UK, offers wargame-sized Napoleonic flag images for download. The section on British regimental colors at Waterloo is particularly nice, and the overall coverage of Napoleonic-era armies is exceptional. Not recently updated, but still worth a look. Click on the drapeau of the Grumblers to visit Napflags.


NEW FLAGS FOR AUSTRALIA

This site showcases Dylan Crawfoot's proposals for new Australian flags, including naval and air force ensigns. These designs are among the best of the many Australian flag proposals—click on the Dylan's proposed flag to check them out.


NORTH AMERICAN VEXILLOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION

 

Interested in flags and flag history? Then consider joining NAVA.

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