Proposed flags that were never adopted thread

[A Piece of History]

I'm going to go out on a limb here and say we love flags. National flags, state flags, the flags we make ourselves, you name it, people love flags.

Nations throughout history have long been recognized by their flags. For example, the Soviets had the familiar flag with a red background and hammer and sickle, the Nazis had their infamous swastika-emblazoned flag.

But I think it's important to recognize the fact that many flags have been proposed, but were never approved. That's what this thread is for.

It's simple. Post whatever proposed flags for any nation or group that you find interesting. Before anyone asks, flags for groups or nations that don't exist anymore are also allowed. Please provide some background for them, if you are able to.

Let's get started.

These are actual flag proposals for the Confederate States of America, including the Stars and Bars, which they, of course, eventually approved. No, I have no idea why the purple flags are emblazoned with a standard that looks like a rip off of the British royal standard. If someone can give me some background on the purple flags, that'd be welcome.

 

[The Habelier]

This was the Spanish War Ensign from 1759-1785. King Charles III wasn't a fan of how not unique it was, so he decided that it was due for a changing. These were the proposed flags to become the new Spanish War Ensign:

King Charles III ended up choosing the first one.

 

[TheKutKu]

This was the Spanish War Ensign from 1759-1785. King Charles III wasn't a fan of how not unique it was, so he decided that it was due for a changing. These were the proposed flags to become the new Spanish War Ensign:

King Charles III ended up choosing the first one.

Kinda weird to think that had he chosen any of the other flag the current one would be completely different.

Spain with a nordic cross, think about it.

 

[The Habelier]

I also want to include the proposed flags of Israel.

Some include a Menorah:

Others included a Magen David:

Others tried to fit in as many stars as possible:

Others tried to include even more stars:

And then there are the crazy ones:

(There are about 6 million more proposed Israeli flags)

 

[DrWalpurgis]

And then there are the crazy ones:

The seal on the left one could be useful for a Communist Israel design.

 

[Medibee]

Chinese flags

 

[Neoteros]

Chinese flags

The top left one looks very NazBol-y.

 

[Chris S]

I'm going to go out on a limb here and say we love flags. National flags, state flags, the flags we make ourselves, you name it, people love flags.

Nations throughout history have long been recognized by their flags. For example, the Soviets had the familiar flag with a red background and hammer and sickle, the Nazis had their infamous swastika-emblazoned flag.

But I think it's important to recognize the fact that many flags have been proposed, but were never approved. That's what this thread is for.

It's simple. Post whatever proposed flags for any nation or group that you find interesting. Before anyone asks, flags for groups or nations that don't exist anymore are also allowed. Please provide some background for them, if you are able to.

Let's get started.

These are actual flag proposals for the Confederate States of America, including the Stars and Bars, which they, of course, eventually approved. No, I have no idea why the purple flags are emblazoned with a standard that looks like a rip off of the British royal standard. If someone can give me some background on the purple flags, that'd be welcome.

At a guess the standard seems to show the English/British, French and Spanish coats of arms which I guess is an allusion to the history of the areas that made up the CSA (former British colonies, former Spanish colonies and former French colonies).

 

[Red Wolfe]

At a guess the standard seems to show the English/British, French and Spanish coats of arms which I guess is an allusion to the history of the areas that made up the CSA (former British colonies, former Spanish colonies and former French colonies).

If that is the case then i wonder why america is not repersented in the standered

 

[Tyche]

If that is the case then i wonder why america is not repersented in the standered

It was an anti-American insurrection, they wouldn’t be thrilled to put the emblem of their enemy on their banners.

 

[Red Wolfe]

It was an anti-American insurrection, they wouldn’t be thrilled to put the emblem of their enemy on their banners.

Makes sense.

 

[Erinthecute]

Australia:

The winning design of the Melbourne Herald's flag design competition, held in 1900. Entries were required to include the Union Jack and Southern Cross.

 

[ticky009]

Australia:

The winning design of the Melbourne Herald's flag design competition, held in 1900. Entries were required to include the Union Jack and Southern Cross.

Dear lord that's awful. Judges obviously pissed as newts if that won. Which would explain so much about the Herald The US flag, the UK flag with the southern cross tacked in for for measure. What dogs breakfast.

 

[Not Plato]

Dear lord that's awful. Judges obviously pissed as newts if that won. Which would explain so much about the Herald The US flag, the UK flag with the southern cross tacked in for for measure. What dogs breakfast.

You think that’s bad, just look at this early flag from the American Revolution...

 

[Oliveia]

Dear lord that's awful. Judges obviously pissed as newts if that won. Which would explain so much about the Herald The US flag, the UK flag with the southern cross tacked in for for measure. What dogs breakfast.

It's not that bad,,,

 

[Crazy Boris]

I've always liked this proposed Angolan flag

 

[TimTurner]

Behold: the Pearson Pennant

 

[Crazy Boris]

Behold: the Pearson Pennant

I kind of wish this one was the adopted flag, I really like it

Also, it reminds me of this proposed Canadian flag
(this is a version I made, a cleaned up version of a design actually submitted)

Original submission here: https://www.reddit.com/r/beatles/comments/aoakz4/actual_proposed_canadian_flag/

 

[Erinthecute]

It's not that bad,,,

Ngl, I like it more than our actual flag.

 

[Gabingston]

(There are about 6 million more proposed Israeli flags)

Uhh... 6 Million? For Israel?