Description
Add a respected international symbol to your office or conference center with the official NATO flag.
Our NATO flags are made in the USA from nylon, a strong, durable fabric ideal for outdoor use. Nylon is lightweight, allowing it to fly regally in mild winds and dry quickly after wet weather. The central emblem and blue field are digitally printed with fade-resistant inks to help prevent damage from UV exposure.
Each flag features a robust canvas heading and brass grommets for simple installation on one of our outdoor flagpoles. The 3’ by 6’ NATO flag is our bestselling option and an excellent match for flagpoles up to 20’ tall.
NATO Flag Features
- Manufactured in the United States
- Authentic 1953 design
- 100% premium nylon material
- 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
The NATO flag represents the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, also known as the Atlantic Alliance. The group is an intergovernmental military alliance based on the North Atlantic Treaty, signed on 4 April 1949.
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:
