American Samoa - Current

The flag of American Samoa was adopted on 24th April 1960. The flag consists of a blue field with a white triangle, edged in red, based on the fly. The triangle extends to the hoist. Within the triangle is an American bald eagle in proper colours (brown and white), flying facing the hoist side. The eagle grasps the symbol of power of the Samoan chiefs, the "uatogi" or "Fa'alaufa'i" (war-club) in its left talon, and the symbol of wisdom of the councils, the "fue" (ritual stick) in its right talon. The ratio of the flag is 1:2.

The colours of the American Samoa flag although not specified are meant to mimic those of the flag of the United States. Pantone Colours for the U.S. Flag are specified as Pantone 186 and 288 for the red and blue by the U.S. Government Printing Office , but Pantone specifies Pantone 193 and 281.

The colours of the flag, and the American eagle, holding traditional Samoan emblems, represents the protection and friendship of the United States.