Don't burn it, but lets make money

[Pat Mustard]

To be fair, though, it carries more symbolism in its lore than for most countries.

The red-white-red triband of Austria has been in almost continuous use since the 1290's and is a representation of the colours of the house of Babenberg the first dukes of Austria, who as the legend goes were granted them after the battle of Acre in 1191 based off the bloodstained tunic he used as a banner after his original was destroyed in the fighting.

Most European flags have a symbolism far more ancient and significant than the US flag.