Why Might A Clan NOT Have A Tartan?

[McElmurry]

McElmurry,

I believe that the Saltire of St. Andrews is much older. If I'm not mistaken it dates to the 9th or 10th century making it the oldest state flag still in use in the Western World. I may be wrong, though.

I edited my post and added "before"in front of "the 16th century" to account for reports the Saltire may have been used on a flag prior to 1503, the date I gleaned from Wikipedia. I guess I did say I was interested in historical facts and legends so I opened the door there.

Thanks for the info Grizzly I had not heard the legend about the flag possibly being used as early as AD 832.