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.
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Flag of German Samoa from March 1, 1900 to August 29, 1914.
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Proposed flag of German Samoa (never used).
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The flag of New Zealand was used during Mandate between August 29, 1914 - July 30, 1922.
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Blue Ensign of Western Samoa during Mandate with United Kingdom and New Zealand, used from July 30, 1922 to June 1, 1948.
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Red Ensign of Western Samoa under Trusteeships with New Zealand, used between February 24, 1949 - 1962.
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Flag of Western Samoa between June 1, 1948 - February 24, 1949.
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Flag of Samoa since Independence in 1962.
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