Flag of Samoa - Historical Flags

Historical Flags

From the capture by New Zealand forces on August 29, 1914, a defaced ensign with three palm trees encircled, and emblazoned on the fly were used. The defaced Blue Ensign was used on land, and the defaced Red Ensign at sea.

• Flag of German Samoa from March 1, 1900 to August 29, 1914.

• Proposed flag of German Samoa (never used).

• The flag of New Zealand was used during Mandate between August 29, 1914 - July 30, 1922.

• Blue Ensign of Western Samoa during Mandate with United Kingdom and New Zealand, used from July 30, 1922 to June 1, 1948.

• Red Ensign of Western Samoa under Trusteeships with New Zealand, used between February 24, 1949 - 1962.

• Flag of Western Samoa between June 1, 1948 - February 24, 1949.

• Flag of Samoa since Independence in 1962.