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| THE FEDERAL BLUES FLAGS |
| No historical records could be found on a Federal Blues flag so more than ten years ago two charter members decided it was time the Federal Blues had a company flag that was historically appropriate. |
| The words "Warren", "1798", and "Federal Blues" on top of and below the symbols are the town where the the militia was established, the year the chapter was granted, and of course the name of the militia. The anchor in the middle of the flag and crest is Rhode Island's symbol. The anchor has been synonymous with Rhode Island since the 1700's. The crest itself and the two British flags symbolize the trained band of Warren militiamen who were under British rule in 1741. The two larger stars over the flags are on General Washington's headquarters flag. The two cannons represent the two cannons given to the Federal Blues for the defense of Warren during the Revolutionary War. |
| Last updated: November 23, 2008 - Website created and managed by Tessalina Halpern - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED |
| The original Federal Blues emblem was found in the Federal Blues ledger book which was part of a private collection in Rhode Island's Historic Library. The owner of the ledger book was declining in health and unable to negotiate a price. Unfortunately further action on purchasing the ledger was stopped. Before she was murdered, Patricia Jacques from Tiverton, RI made this reproduction banner based on the emblem found in the ledger. The color scheme is very similar to another Warren flag. |
| Details were carefully chosen and with each of the beautiful symbols the Federal Blues flag became alive. Originally militia flags were used to show what unit you were from when going into battle. Nowadays militia flags are used during parades and special ceremonies. The Federal Blues flag has a back to back painting. All the detailed artwork was handpainted by the talented andlongtime member SGT. Dennis Pacheco. The flag staff (not shown) is made of Rhode Island Black Walnut. It tapers slightly from the top to the middle and from the middle to the bottom. |
| The flag is made of white silk which matches the white facing of the militia's uniform. The Symbols and Their Significance |
| Current Flag |
| The thirteen six-pointed stars create a circle and represent the original thirteen colonies. |
| The checkered shield and the fleur-de-lis beneath the cannons represent the French support under the command of General Rochambeau and the surrender of the British at Yorktown. The Original Emblem |
| Federal Blues R.I.M. |
| Rhode Island Historical Militia - Chartered in 1798 - Warren, Rhode Island, USA |