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The star-effect may be also caused by the inclusions of hematite. In black star sapphire hematite needles formed parallel to the faces of the second order prism produce asterism. Some star sapphires from Thailand contain both hematite and rutile needles forming a 12-ray star. [3] Star-stones were formerly regarded with much superstition. [1]
Star-painted ceilings were found in the tomb of Yintun located in Luoyang. The mural is located in the central tomb chamber and is painted on a domed ceiling. [26] Unlike the common depiction of pointed gold stars on a blue background, the stars painted in the tomb are circular and vary in colour from white to orange. [26]
The winner was chosen at a meeting of the cabinet, judging panel and the flag design committee, a green ensign with 15 gold stars in a circle. The gold was to represent the "friendliness of Cook Islanders and their hope, faith, dedication, love and happiness"; [1] the circle represented "unity and strength of purpose and the moulding of 15 ...
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A 5 ⁄ 16 inch star (9.7mm) is a miniature gold or silver five-pointed star that is authorized by the United States Armed Forces as a ribbon device to denote subsequent awards for specific decorations of the Department of the Navy, Coast Guard, Public Health Service, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
It consists of a green field charged with twelve gold stars, nine forming an arc resembling a bow and three horizontal, also charged with three crossed arrows in the center. [1] Seferbiy Zaneqo, a Circassian diplomat, is the designer of the flag. [2] Every year, April 25 is celebrated as the Circassian flag day by Circassians.
The flag of the General Staff is light yellow. One side shows the coat of arms of the General Staff and four gold stars, with the symbols of the General Staff and the land, naval and air forces in the corners. On the reverse are the Prophet Elijah, the Virgin Mary and Saint George, patrons of the air force, navy and land forces respectively.