Historik Mark Exploration

Working on my passion project. My goal is to embed history into the design of the logotype while keeping with a modern flare. The logotype is in intended to be embedded with the app icon so it can be trademarked.

If you are feeling generous I'd love feedback on:
1) How to embed the 13 stars from the Colonial flag into the logotype without cluttering up the design.
2) What should represent the app icon?

Smash the "L" to show some love. AND REBOUND THIS!

Thank you to anyone who is willing in advance.
(logo pdf attached)