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The trident symbol featured in the flag of Barbados. The flag consists of a triband of two bands of ultramarine, which are said to stand for the ocean surrounding the country and the sky, though some sources attribute both blue stripes to be representing the ocean. [7] [8] The blue stripes are separated by a golden middle band, which represents ...
Used within the national flag, the left and right shafts of the trident were then designed as 'broken' representing the nation of Barbados breaking away from its historical and constitutional ties as a former colony. The three points of the trident represent in Barbados the three principles of democracy—"government of, for and by the people ...
Flag of the Colony of Barbados: A British Blue Ensign with an emblem of Barbados 1958–1962: Flag of the West Indies Federation: 1870–1966: Flag of the governor of Barbados: A Union Jack with an emblem of Barbados in the centre surrounded by a laurel wreath 1870–1966: Ensign of Barbados: A British Red Ensign with an emblem of Barbados 2016
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Flags of Barbados (3 P) O. Orders, decorations, ... Pages in category "National symbols of Barbados" The following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total.
National flags are adopted by governments to strengthen national bonds and legitimate formal authority. Such flags may contain symbolic elements of their peoples, militaries, territories, rulers, and dynasties. The flag of Denmark is the oldest flag still in current use as it has been recognized as a national symbol since the 14th century.
The U.S. flag is usually flown at full staff on Flag Day, though a president or state governor issues a proclamation to fly it at half staff. People are also reading: Flags are half-staff in Texas ...
Cybersigilism (sahy-ber-sij-il-iz-uhm) tattoos are a relatively new trend that is becoming more popular, particularly among Gen Z. They are a combination of technology (cyber) and ancient symbols ...