Flags
An in-depth look into The History of Flags throughout History and The World.
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31st Jul 2021 - During Scotland's Independence Period, the Country maintained a small but effective Naval Force. Used for protection of it's Coastline, The Royal Scot …
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31st Jul 2021 - Seen in use in England from 1653 to 1659, The Protectorate Flag is sometimes called The Cromwell Flag. Designed by Cromwell to represent The Commonwea …
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31st Jul 2021 - The National Flag of The Republic of China, existed with the founding of The Nation in 1912, and lasted until it was replaced by The Communist Chinese …
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31st Jul 2021 - Long an Ancient symbol of Scotland, The Cross of St. Andrew dates to 1180 A.D. - as a symbol of Scottish resistance against English Rule. In 1385, the …
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31st Jul 2021 - Burgee's were 15th Century Pennant Flags that were used to denote Royal Naval Ships. They were small pennant pieces of cloth or silk that were triangu …
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31st Jul 2021 - When Mexico broke away from Spain (and declared it's independence) in 1822, US President James Monroe was among the first to recognize them. This also …
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31st Jul 2021 - The Qing Flag is considered the “first” official Flag of China. Used from 1644 until 1912, it was a Yellow field which featured a Blue and …
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31st Jul 2021 - A popular Medieval “Banner”, The Schwenkel developed in Germany. It was a squared cloth with a 2-foot extension. It was placed on War Lanc …
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31st Jul 2021 - From it's Medieval meaning, Streamers were small (and often long) pieces of cloth or silk – used to determine the allegiance of Troops aboard Me …
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31st Jul 2021 - First seen in the 9th Century, it was said that early Slavic migrations of people were to lead to what would become Poland, when they crossed The Odra …
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31st Jul 2021 - Commodore John Sloat (USN) and General Steven Kearney (USA), were detailed by The US Government to “begin hostilities” with Mexico in 1846 …
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31st Jul 2021 - Established in 1139 AD, The Kingdom of Portugal would fall under Moorish Control until The Reconquesta Period. Restored through War, it experienced ma …