Description
This NATO flag represents the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Also called the Atlantic Alliance, it is an intergovernmental military alliance based on the North Atlantic Treaty, signed on 4 April 1949. NATO has thirty members, mainly in Europe and North America.
Our flags of NATO are constructed in the USA from nylon and digitally printed for fade-resistant colors. Each flag features a robust canvas heading and brass grommets for simple installation on one of our outdoor flagpoles.
NATO Flag Product Details
- Made in America with high standards of quality
- 100% nylon
- Authentic 1953 design
- Strong canvas header
- Rust-resistant brass grommets
Check out our NATO flag finished with gold fringe and a pole sleeve for formal indoor displays.
NATO Flag Meaning & History
Shortly after its founding in 1949, NATO adopted a flag on October 5, 1951. This flag was green and had a coat of arms in the center. However, this flag was also used by the headquarters of the Allied Command Operations, which directs a part of NATO’s forces. The modern blue flag representing NATO as a whole was then designed and adopted on October 14, 1953.
The flag's dark blue background symbolizes the Atlantic Ocean. The compass rose, with its white color, stands for the path toward peace. The white circle around the compass rose represents unity.
NATO is a union of 32 countries, including:
