List of Greek flags - Wikipedia
In use since 1822 (as the Greek naval ensign), and from 1978 onwards as the sole National Flag. The current Flag of Greece was adopted by the First National Assembly at Epidaurus in January 1822 as the official naval ensign of the country. Between 1822 and 1978, this flag was flown on Greek vessels and also used for foreign service.
Byzantine flags and insignia - Wikipedia
Western European rulers in Greek lands, like Esau de' Buondelmonti and Carlo I Tocco, also impaled their arms with the double-headed eagle as a sign of their status when they received the title of despot from the Byzantine emperors.
Flag of Greece - Wikipedia
On 7 February 1828 the Greek flag was internationally recognised for the first time by receiving an official salutation from British, French, and Russian forces in Nafplio, then the capital of Greece. [12]
Flag of Greece | Meaning, Colors & History | Britannica
The Bavarian dynasty that ruled Greece from 1833 to 1862 had flags of light blue, corresponding to Bavarian symbols. Later a darker blue was substituted and, in the period 1967–74 when Greece was under a military junta, a very dark blue was official. The current flag law dates from December 22, 1978. Whitney Smith
Byzantine Empire - CRW Flags
Oct 29, 2016 · Byzantine Imperial flag - Image by António Martins, 27 January 1999. The Byzantine Imperial flag is yellow with a black crowned double-headed eagle. The double-headed eagle was the symbol of the Palaiologos, the last Greek …
Flags of Ancient Greece - Balkan Flag History
The Greeks have a surprising amount of vexillology concerning Ancient Greece. View more to learn about the flags of the Polis, Sparta and Athens!
Double-headed eagle - OrthodoxWiki
Mar 1, 2010 · Flag of the Byzantine Empire under the Palaiologoi, early 15th c., with Emblem (Eagle) and Arms (4 Greek letter B's) shown. The acronym reads: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΩΝ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣΙΝ - "King of Kings ruling over Kings".
Evolution of the Greek Flag: From Early Symbols to Sovereignty
4 days ago · One of the earliest versions of the Greek flag was officially adopted on January 13th, 1821, 103 years ago. It features a blue cross on a white background. ... Under Ottoman rule, merchant ships used red and blue flags, symbolizing the Ottoman Empire and Christian Orthodoxy, respectively. When the Greek Revolution began in 1821, Greece received ...
The Greek Flag Through the Centuries - GreekReporter.com
Mar 24, 2024 · The country’s first official flag to fly over Greek land, not sea, was a stark white cross over a deep blue background. The simple yet powerful image was adopted as Greece’s official flag at the First National Assembly of Epidaurus, where Greek revolutionaries met for the first time in January of 1821.
The Greek Flag: History, Symbolism, and Cultural Significance
Sep 7, 2024 · Discover the meaning, evolution, and significance behind the Greek flag that symbolizes Greece’s rich history, independence, and cultural heritage.