1. **Maritime/Admiralty Law** - The flag indicates the juri…

SMARTWATCH ·

1. **Maritime/Admiralty Law** - The flag indicates the jurisdiction is operating under maritime law rather than constitutional common law
2. **Military Authority** - Gold fringe has been used on military flags since 1895
3. **Corporate vs. Constitutional Government** - Some believe it represents the "UNITED STATES" as a corporation rather than the constitutional republic
4. **Wartime/Martial Law** - Historically associated with times of war or military jurisdiction