Tag: Vexillology
National Flags- Part Six: 6 Flags of Cultural Richness and Modernity
Dive into six more National Flags, examining the unique armillary sphere of Portugal, the varied Nordic Cross flags of Sweden, Norway, and Finland, and the symbolic bicolour of Ukraine and tricolour of Colombia.
National Flags – Part Five: Six Flags of Revolutionary Heritage and...
Dive into six more National Flags, including the unique 1:2 Cuban flag, the storied Argentine Sun of May, the simple yet historic Polish and Austrian flags, and the technically unconventional 13:15 ratio of the Belgian flag.
Part Four: Exploring 6 More Symbolic National Flags
We examine six more National Flags, including the unique $1:2$ Irish tricolour, the $4:7$ Spanish Rojigualda, the symbolism of the Eagle of Saladin on the Egyptian flag, and the special construction requirement for the Saudi Arabian flag due to its sacred text.
Part Three: Exploring Six More Symbolic National Flags
Dive into the diverse designs of six more National Flags, examining the unique 'Y' shape of South Africa's 2:3 flag, the legendary eagle of Mexico's 4:7 flag, and the ancient cosmological symbols of South Korea's Taegeukgi.
Exploring National Flags: Part 2-Our Global Journey Continues
We continue exploring National Flags with a focus on Italy, Canada, Japan, China, Russia, and Switzerland. Learn about the official adoption dates, unique shapes like the $1:1$ square, and the specific historical significance of each one.
Exploring National Flags: Our Global Journey Begins
We begin our global journey into vexillology by exploring six foundational National Flags, examining their unique designs, official aspect ratios, and the compelling stories behind their adoption as core national symbols.
