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This digital reproduction has its cross design taken from the national flag of Greece (land variant in use 1822–1969 and 1974–78), its fat star design and red colour from the late Ottoman flag (1844-1923), using dimensions (format 2:3) and is using lighter shade of blue, as used historically - see Historical Greek flags (coconis.gr ...
The Cretan State (Greek: Κρητική Πολιτεία, romanized: Kritiki Politeia; Ottoman Turkish: كرید دولتی, romanized: Girid Devleti) was established in 1898, following the intervention by the Great Powers (United Kingdom, France, Italy, Austria-Hungary, Germany and Russia) on the island of Crete.
Flag of the proposed state of the Republic of Pontus. The naval version of the Greek flag with a black eagle superimposed in the centre of the cross in the canton. 1914: Flag of the Autonomous Republic of Northern Epirus. It is used until today by many Northern Epirotes. Resembles the land flag but with a black two-headed eagle in the middle.
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In 1898 Crete, whose people had for some time wanted to join the Greek state, achieved independence from the Ottomans, formally becoming the Cretan State. Crete became part of Greece in December 1913. The island is mostly mountainous, and its character is defined by a high mountain range crossing from west to east.
6. Oklahoma. This is the flag with the best lessons for South Carolina. The story goes that a Boy Scout leader looking for the exact Native American imagery to replicate the Oklahoma state flag ...
Alaska's state flag features eight gold stars, which form the Big Dipper and Polaris, against a dark blue backdrop. The Polaris, or North Star, on the flag is a symbol of Alaska’s northern location.
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.