Flags

An in-depth look into The History of Flags throughout History and The World.

The Shield of King William The Conqueror

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-shield-of-king-william-the-conqueror 31st Jul 2021 - Debated, with many versions seen – The so-called “Shield” of William The Conqueror was seen as both his Heraldic Crest and Banner of …

Italian Arditi Flag

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/italian-arditi-flag 31st Jul 2021 - The Arditi were an Italian Special Operations Force raised by The Kingdom of Italy for service in World War I. Known as ''The Daring Ones'', they were …

Flag of The ''Yorkshire Blues''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/flag-of-the-yorkshire-blues 31st Jul 2021 - The Military Militia of Volunteers known as The ''Yorkshire Blues'' were supporters of England's King George II, during the Jacobite Wars of 1745. Rai …

Jacobite ''White Rose'' Flag

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/jacobite-white-rose-flag 31st Jul 2021 - The ''White Rose'' Flag of The Jacobite Rebel Armies was base on their support of ''Pretender'' Charles Stuart's connection to the House of York durin …

Korean Sujaigi Flag

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/korean-sujaigi-flag 31st Jul 2021 - The term ''Sujaigi'' was indicative to The Korean Nation from the 15th thru 19th Centuries. It was used to identifiy a Military Commander of all Coast …

Holy Roman Imperial Cities Banners

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/holy-roman-imperial-cities-banners 31st Jul 2021 - Cities located throughout The Holy Roman Empire were often identified with Flags and Banners to show their “status” within The Empire. Som …

Royal Bend of Castile

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/royal-bend-of-castile 31st Jul 2021 - The Flag of The Royal Bend of Castile was a Monarchal Banner used by The Kings of Castile while in battle or present on a battlefield. It dates to aro …

Bethel Flag

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/bethel-flag 31st Jul 2021 - The ''Bethel'' Flag was the seagoing Ensign of The Bethel Union. The Organization was founded in 1818 in England – and was tasked with providing …

Holy Roman Empire ''War Flag''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/holy-roman-empire-war-flag 31st Jul 2021 - Designed to be flown and used in combat by Imperial Forces of The Holy Roman Empire, it predates The Imperial Banner by several hundred years. First d …

Flag of The Holy Roman Empire

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/flag-of-the-holy-roman-empire 31st Jul 2021 - The “Official” Flag of The Holy Roman Empire is first thought to have been raised around the 14th Century (and may have been used by Henry …

Flag of The Duchy of Aquitane

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/flag-of-the-duchy-of-aquitane 31st Jul 2021 - Originally formed within Francia in the 6th Century AD, The Duchy of Aquitaine would become an independent State in the 7th Century AD. They were assi …

Flag of The Duchy of Lorraine

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/flag-of-the-duchy-of-lorraine 31st Jul 2021 - Derived from the 6th Century AD Carolingian Empire Province of “Lotharingia”, it would become Lorraine in the 8th Century by The “Tr …