Indochina (Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia: Flag of French Indochina, 1887-1953.

In 1863, Cambodia became a protectorate of France. In October 1887, the French announced the formation of the Union Indochinoise (Union of Indochina), which at that time comprised Cambodia and the three regions of Vietnam (Tonkin, Annam, and Cochinchina). In 1893, Laos was also annexed. Flag represents French flag canton on a yellow field.

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