United States Flags (Flintlocks Forever)

United States Flag
It is constructed of 13 stripes and 35 stars.

The Congress decided on June 3, 1795 that the United States Flag will "be never changed from the original flag of thirteen stripes and thirteen stars." The reason for this is the immense amount of stars that whould eventually have to be added to the flag.

Since 1828 to 1863 the official variant of the United States has been the Betsy Ross variant by order of the US Congress. Before this there was no official way that the flag's stars were arranged or the size of the canton was regulated.

After the adoption of the Postbellum Constitution the United States Congress changed the stars of the flag to represent the number of states that existed when the new Constitution was established. It has not changed since though it has several variants.

Branch Colours
The branches of the US Military have their own specific flags to use at general head quarters and other federal places that aren't owned by any particular regiment. The Branch Colours are also used by high ranking officers who are not affiliated with a single regiment (Like a General, Admiral, etc.)

State Regimental Colours
The American military, especially the Army, often have a strong attachment to thier regiment and often create a unique regimental colours that they carry into battle along-side the sanctioned battleflag. Although not required, nearly all units have a regimental colour

Federal Regimental Colours
The Federal Army, not having any conection to states, often also has a strong connection to thier regimental colours although not nearly as much so as the State Armies. The State Armies, though still apart of the US Army, often have stronger loyalties to their states than to the federal government, while the Federal units have strongest connections to the federal government.