About FlagGeek

“Preserving the physical evidence of history — one flag at a time.”

FlagGeek is a digital archive and documentation platform dedicated to the study and preservation of historical flags — with a particular focus on conflict-era flags and field-used textiles from approximately 1880 to 2022. Each flag is recorded in detail with verified images, dimensions, material composition, hoist construction, markings, and historical background. The platform is entirely independent and based on private research and authentic objects recovered from multiple countries and historical contexts.

The project bridges material culture and history: from imperial, colonial, and wartime flags to modern national and organizational examples that reflect changing political landscapes. Every entry aims to capture the real, physical evidence of how these symbols were produced, altered, and used — rather than how they appear in design books.

FlagGeek is not a store and not a conventional blog. It is a long-term archival project maintained by a private researcher with a focus on German, European, and maritime flags, including those associated with military, naval, and occupation forces. Selected foreign and post-war flags are also included when they illustrate transitions in ideology, technology, or symbolism.

Method and structure

• 🔍 Each flag is documented with high-resolution images in a fixed order
• 📐 Dimensions and markings are precisely measured and visually shown
• 📄 HTML and PDF master copies are locked for archival reference
• 🧵 Material analysis and historical assessment are included in every record
• 📚 A verified source list accompanies each documentation

All documentation is created for long-term preservation and scholarly use. Entries are written in semantic HTML with no external styling or scripts, and all files are stored in stable, non-proprietary formats. No AI-generated or reconstructed imagery is used — only genuine photographs and scans of existing textiles and archival materials.

Exhibitions and collaborations

Selected original flags from the FlagGeek archive can be loaned for museum or exhibition purposes, provided proper conservation, handling, and security standards are ensured. The project supports verified educational, academic, and memorial initiatives that aim to present authentic historical artefacts to the public.

If you represent an institution, museum, or exhibition project and wish to discuss a potential loan or collaboration, please contact FlagGeek here.

Kenny Ytrup - Flaggeek.net