Flag history
Historical flags
Browse historical flags and explore how national, regional and political symbols have changed over time.
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What do historical flags tell us?
Historical flags show how national symbols have changed through political shifts, independence movements, empires, dynasties and new national identities.
They also help explain modern flags. Many current national flags are based on older coats of arms, naval ensigns, revolutionary flags or historical colors.
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