blazon or coat of arms incorporating the Commonwealth Flag (1649-1651) AN ACT For Continuance of a former Act For settling the MILITIA OF THIS commonwealth. BE it Ordained and Enacted by this present Parliament, and by Authority of the same, That the Act, entitled, An Act for settling of the Militia of the Commonwealth of ENGLAND, and all and every the Powers therein contained, shall be in force and have continuance to all intents and purposes, until the First day of May, One thousand six hundred fifty and one, Any thing in the said former Act contained, or otherwise to the contrary notwithstanding. Die Martis, 28 Januarii, 1650. ORdered by the Parliament, That this Act be forthwith printed and published. Hen: Scobell, Cleric. Parliamenti. London, Printed by Edward Husband and John Field, Printers to the Parliament of England, 1650.