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The histories, meanings, and descriptions of the flags of the Countries of the World and the etiquette of using them.

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Why does the nazi swastika have a red background and a white disc?

You are describing the Nazi Party armband or other emblem. Those colors were the Germany national colors. The typical infantryman's helmet had the National Eagle painted on one side and a shield with the National colors on the other side. Only the SS and Military Police had a shield with the swastika emblem. So the 3 colors, red white & black, are the national colors which were used by the Nazis to make their emblem.

Is there a proper way to fold the NC state flag?

Folding the NC state flag first requires you to reverse the union. once the flag has been reversed begin folding as you would the U.S. flag. Once flag is folded and the end is tucked you should be able to see the date April 12th chances are you will not see the year 1779 on the flag.

How many stars and stripes does the US flag has and what do these stripes represent?

its has 13 stripes, 7 red and 6 white and 50 stars. The 13 stripes represent the 13 original colonies of the Unites States. The 50 stars represent the current 50 states in the United States.

What was the original flag of Korea before it split?

The current flag of South Korea was the original flag of Korea. It was designed over 60 years before the two Koreas separated.

What is the moorish flag?

The moorish flag is a red flag with a five pointed green star in the center. It is flown in the country of Morocco today, but its true history spans back over 100 centuries to the original moorish empire (not al Andulus but al Moroc)

What are the flags of the countries the Romans invaded?

Flags were not in use for nations during the time of the ancient Romans. The only flags used were the military flags used by the cavalry and sometimes by the infantry for parade purposes.

Flags were not in use for nations during the time of the ancient Romans. The only flags used were the military flags used by the cavalry and sometimes by the infantry for parade purposes.

Flags were not in use for nations during the time of the ancient Romans. The only flags used were the military flags used by the cavalry and sometimes by the infantry for parade purposes.

Flags were not in use for nations during the time of the ancient Romans. The only flags used were the military flags used by the cavalry and sometimes by the infantry for parade purposes.

Flags were not in use for nations during the time of the ancient Romans. The only flags used were the military flags used by the cavalry and sometimes by the infantry for parade purposes.

Flags were not in use for nations during the time of the ancient Romans. The only flags used were the military flags used by the cavalry and sometimes by the infantry for parade purposes.

Flags were not in use for nations during the time of the ancient Romans. The only flags used were the military flags used by the cavalry and sometimes by the infantry for parade purposes.

Flags were not in use for nations during the time of the ancient Romans. The only flags used were the military flags used by the cavalry and sometimes by the infantry for parade purposes.

Flags were not in use for nations during the time of the ancient Romans. The only flags used were the military flags used by the cavalry and sometimes by the infantry for parade purposes.

Why is no red allowed to show when the American flag is folded?

Red is symbolic for the bloodshed and because it is a constant reminder of the loss and pain it is not shown.

A small buoy with a red flag that has a white diagonal stripe on it indicates?

This is a Diver Down flag. It indicates that there are SCUBA divers underwater nearby and to steer clear of the immediate area if you are in a motorboat or jetski

How do you fold a blood flag?

Who ever wrote that bloodz are pussies should get stabbed. 5 all day <3

Was Elvis a Native American Indian. No one seems to mention his Indian heritage. He obviously looks more like one in his photos rather than a white man?

Yes! Elvis Had a Native American Blood . Cherokee was his ggg grandmother Morning Dove on his mother side. And Yes Elvis obviously look Native American more than white and not only look. His voice, character also. How Elvis feels the beat I think Cherokee blood strongly impact his life and look. Moreover, Elvis's maternal grandparents, Octavia (Doll) Smith and Robert Lee Smith were first- cousins, both descending from his Cherokee ancestor. Thus, this doubling of the family lineage would also have doubled his Native American "blood quotient".

Why is a small flag called a 'Jack'?

The small flagpole at the prow (front) of a ship is called the jack. Flags flown from this are called jack flags and are be necessity quite small.

Royal Navy battleships traditionally fly the Union Flag from the jack (and the Royal Ensign from the stern), which is where the incorrect name (Union Jack) comes from.

What is the difference between orange Irish and green Irish?

orange Irish are mainly protestants who see themselves as british, they are descended from English and scottish planters who arrived in Ireland in the 17th century. The meaning behind orange is the orange order which celebrates the battle of the boyne in 1690 when king William of orange (protestant) defeated king James (catholic). Green Irish are mostly roman catholic and see themselves as Irish. They are descended from Irish natives who have always lived in Ireland. Green is the general colour of Ireland and this is why they are called the green Irish.

What is the green stripe flag in the funeral scene in Cop Land?

It is the NYPD Flag. 5 stripes (3 green 2 white) represent the 5 boroughs of New York City, the blue field represents the Police Department and the 24 white stars represent the 23 original towns that incorporated NYC plus one star for the city itself.

What does the Nepal student union flag represent like the pen its colour and torch with flame and also its color and the whole flags colour?

The pen represents students and creativity.

The red background is a sign of struggle and martyr's blood.

The white circle represents peace.

The torch light means intelligence/consciousness, struggle, and revolution.

What state flag has one star?

The flags of Texas and Arizona each bear a single star. Other states' flags also have a single star as a part of the overall insignia. These states include California, Massachusetts, Maine, Nevada, and North Carolina.

What do a red white and blue tassel cord on the American flag mean?

Red, white and blue cord and tassels are placed on the U.S., President of the United States, and Vice President of the United States flags representing the President of the United States or Vice President respectively. Otherwise, cord and tassels of gold are appropriate.

Why do you put your hand over your heart when you pledge?

You put your hand on your heart because it symbolizes you trust and love America.