American Flag Store.com offers a great selection of flags for indoor and outdoor use. We carry flags for every need. Find more than American Flags for sale. We carry Military Flags, Historical Flags, Country Flags, State Flags, Custom Flags, Advertising, Patriotic, Nautical, Handheld , ISO, and Religious Flags. We also have a huge selection of Flag Accessories.

Types of Flags

We have many different types of Flags for sale here on American Flag Store. We sell flags for display and for advertising. Country Flags are great for showing your national pride as are State Flags. We have a huge selection of flags for every state in the U.S. We also have a great variety of Nautical and ISO Flags. Many of our flags are for indoor and outdoor use but some are also hand held for special events like parades and holidays such as the Independence Day on the 4th of July. Some flags are referred to as Banners. These are typically used for advertising but can also be used for patriotic events, schools and parades. Our large selection of religious flags includes Christian, Papal, Episcopal and Zion Flags. Streamers and Signal Flags are also included in our online flag store. Our Custom Flags are some of the most sought after in North America. Custom Advertising Flags are the optimal choice for businesses trying to get extra visibility in outdoor spaces. Call 1-888-317-4594 today to order Custom Advertising Flags.

History of Flags

Flags have been used for thousands of years to assist military coordination on battlefields. Flags have since become used for far more purposes including signalling, identification, and showing pride. National flags are potent patriotic symbols with varied wide-ranging interpretations. The study of flags is known as vexillology, from the Latin vexillum meaning flag or banner. In antiquity, field signs also known as standards were used in warfare. Examples include the Achaemenid battle standard Derafsh Kaviani, and the standards of the Roman legions such as the eagle of Augustus Caesar's Xth legion. Standards were used to identify armies, squads and troop types. These battle flags were extremely important in warfare.