It was designed by Whitney Smith, an American vexillologist (though originally without the black and white fimbriations, which were later additions suggested by the College of Arms in the United Kingdom).
Dirancang oleh Whitney Smith, seorang ahli bendera Amerika (meskipun tanpa fimbriasi hitam dan putih, yang ditambahkan oleh Perguruan Tinggi Senjata di Britania Raya).