It was probably for the better that they did not go for this flag. It is hard to think anything else than “Russia with a crocodile”. And at least I relate that to the dangerous semi-synthetic opioid desomorphine, common in Russia, and referred to as “krokodil”....
The change happened after a coup, headed by the legendary Marxist and pan-Africanist Thomas Sankara. These ideologies are also reflected in the flag, with a Marxist-inspired design and the pan-African color palette. This makes the flag not a nice example of a simple yet beautiful design, but also a good example of how...
Originally, the saffron color represented Hindus, the green Muslims, and white other religious communities. However, this is no longer the case, since the symbolism has been redefined to avoid sectarianism. They now symbolize courage and sacrifice, peace and truth, and faith and chivalry respectively....
The co-official flags are called Flag of Artigas and Flag of the Thirty-Three and where used during the Uruguayan independence struggle. Indeed, the flag of the Thirty-Three reads “Liberty or Death”.
It's no secret that Estonia has a desire to be a Nordic country. Using a Nordic cross flag has been discussed many times throughout history. There's a few options, which do you think looks best? (files.catbox.moe)
I probably vote on the top alternative
Another proposal for the Jamaican flag, submitted by the public in 1962. Alternatively, a flag for the drug desomorphine (a.k.a. krokodil)? (upload.wikimedia.org)
It was probably for the better that they did not go for this flag. It is hard to think anything else than “Russia with a crocodile”. And at least I relate that to the dangerous semi-synthetic opioid desomorphine, common in Russia, and referred to as “krokodil”....
Proposal for flag of Jamaica, submitted by the public in 1962, based on the coat of arms. (upload.wikimedia.org)
Coat of arms in question:...
61 years ago, August 6 1962, Jamaica gained independence under this flag. It is the only national flag in the world without either blue, red or white. (upload.wikimedia.org)
This was an initial proposal, with the same colors in a slightly boring horizontal triband:...
On this day, August 5 2017, a majority of voters in Mauritania approved a new flag design, adding two red stripes to the old flag, representing the sacrifices of the people defending the country. (images2.imgbox.com)
The previous flag was alongside Jamaica, the only national flag in the world without either blue, red or white....
On this day, August 4 1984, Upper Volta changed its name to Burkina Faso, and adopted its current flag. (upload.wikimedia.org)
The change happened after a coup, headed by the legendary Marxist and pan-Africanist Thomas Sankara. These ideologies are also reflected in the flag, with a Marxist-inspired design and the pan-African color palette. This makes the flag not a nice example of a simple yet beautiful design, but also a good example of how...
Today, flag day is celebrated in Venezuela, to commemorate the first time the tricolor flag was raised on Venezuelan ground in 1806. However, they have gone through quite a version since, as you see. (2.bp.blogspot.com)
Today, August 1, it is 147 years ago since Colorado gained statehood (1876). Here's the state flag, featuring the possibly best usage of a letter in any flag. (upload.wikimedia.org)
Today is the independence day of Vanuatu, gaining its independence July 30 1980 and adapting this flag. (upload.wikimedia.org)
Wikipedia page about the flag...
On this day, July 29 1954, J. R. R. Tolkien's "The Fellowship of the Ring" was published. Here are some fan made flags from Middle Earth. (images2.imgbox.com)
Of course Tolkien devised an entire heraldic tradition for his books. Wikipeadia page about it...
202 years ago today, on July 28 1821, Peru declared its independence. The following years, they would try out some flags before settling on the current one. Here are the historical designs used. (lemmy.world)
Wikipedia page about the flag
Flag of Y Wladfa, a colony established by Welsh immigrants in Argentinian Patagonia in 1865. Today there are 50 000 Welsh descendants in Argentina, of which 5 000 to 12 500 speak Welsh. (upload.wikimedia.org)
Flag in the wild:...
Today is 76 years since India adopted its flag, on July 22 1947. (upload.wikimedia.org)
Originally, the saffron color represented Hindus, the green Muslims, and white other religious communities. However, this is no longer the case, since the symbolism has been redefined to avoid sectarianism. They now symbolize courage and sacrifice, peace and truth, and faith and chivalry respectively....
Today is the national day of Belgium. Here's the Belgian flag. (upload.wikimedia.org)
Wikipedia article...
On this day, July 20 1871, British Columbia joined the Canadian Confederation and became a province. This is the flag of the province. (upload.wikimedia.org)
On this day, July 19 2012, the Kurdish YPG took control of Kobanî in Syria, creating the foundation of the autonomous region Rojava. This is the flag often used to represent it. (upload.wikimedia.org)
Besides its regular flag, Uruguay has two co-official flags, although they are ranked below the national flag in the hierarchy. On national holiday, all three should be flown at official buildings. (lemmy.world)
The co-official flags are called Flag of Artigas and Flag of the Thirty-Three and where used during the Uruguayan independence struggle. Indeed, the flag of the Thirty-Three reads “Liberty or Death”.
87 year ago today, on July 17 1936, an attempted military coup started the Spanish Civil War. These are the flags of some of the factions involved in the war. (lemmy.world)
On this day, 16 July, 1790, US President George Washington signed the Residence Act into law. The act founded the new US capital that would become Washington D.C and have this flag. (upload.wikimedia.org)
Here’s the Wikipedia article on the flag, which is quite extensive: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Washington,_D.C....
On this day, July 15, in 1099, crusaders conquered Jerusalem, leading to the establishment of the Kingdom of Jerusalem, which had this as its flag. (upload.wikimedia.org)
On this day, 14 July 1894, the Ikurriña, the Basque flag, was hoisted for the very first time. (upload.wikimedia.org)
Wikipedia page about the Ikurriña
In honour of Bastille day, here's the French tricolore, one of the most iconic and influential flag designs in history. (upload.wikimedia.org)
18 years ago, July 13 2004, Montenegro adopted its current flag. (upload.wikimedia.org)
Before this flag, they used this ridiculously long flag with the proportions 1:3...
On this day, July 12 1975, São Tomé and Príncipe acquired its independence and adopted its current flag. There were other proposals though. Here are some of them. (lemmy.world)
Proposals taken from Wikipedia article.
Today is the Day of the Flemish Community in Flanders, Belgium. Here's the flag of Flanders! (upload.wikimedia.org)
en.wikipedia.org/…/Day_of_the_Flemish_Community