History of the El Salvador Flag

Key milestones:

• 1821: First national flag adopted Sep 15, based on Central American Federation flag with different coat of arms.
• 1823–1838: Part of United Provinces of Central America; used federal blue-white-blue flag.
• 1839: Independence regained; reverted to 1821 flag with minor changes.
• 1912: Coat of arms modified.
• 1972: Current flag adopted Sep 28: two blue stripes (Pacific/Atlantic), white stripe (peace), blue triangles (equality), central coat of arms (values, history, independence).