Historical Flags
| Flag | Date | Use | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953–1990 | Flag of the Latvian SSR | ||
| 1944–1953 | Second Soviet occupation (Latvian SSR) | ||
| 1941–1945 | German occupation (Reichskommissariat Ostland) | ||
| 1940–1941 | First Soviet occupation | ||
| 1919–1920 | Flag of the short-lived Latvian Socialist Soviet Republic | ||
| 1918 | Flag of the short-lived United Baltic Duchy | ||
| 1651–1689 | Flag of overseas Courland | ||
| 1562–1795 | Flag of the Duchy of Courland and Semigallia |
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