U.S. Flag Design Variations: Standard vs. Right-Shifted Star Field #1768013 (License: Personal Use)

The image displays two versions of the U.S. national flag: the left shows the current official 50-star flag with the canton (blue field) positioned in the upper hoist corner, while the right features a less common variant where the star field is shifted toward the fly edge. This right-aligned version was occasionally used in early 20th-century military and ceremonial contexts to ensure the canton remained visible when the flag was hung vertically or draped. Both versions maintain the traditional 13 red-and-white stripes representing the original colonies.

Used on educational, historical, or governmental websites explaining U.S. flag evolution, vexillology, or patriotic symbolism; matches user intent seeking clarity on flag design rules or historical anomalies.