Flag of New England
Most common and prominent symbol of New England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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New England has no official flag. However, there have been many historical or modern banners used to represent the region in its history. While there are some variations, common designs include a plain colored field (usually red) with a pine tree in the canton. The eastern white pine (Pinus strobus) is the most common and prominent symbol of New England and is featured on many of the region's flags.
Quick Facts Use, Adopted ...
Use | Regional and Cultural |
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Adopted | 17th Century, de facto |
Design | Red Ensign with image of a pine tree on a white field in the canton. |
Design | Variant Red Ensign with St. George's Cross in the Canton and an image of a pine tree in the top left corner |
Design | Variant Blue Ensign with St. George's Cross in the Canton and an image of a pine tree in the top left corner |
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