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  Gallery of flags by design - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
This is a gallery of flags arranged by design.
Flag of the Republic of China (Flag of Taiwan)
Unofficial flag of the Freetown Christiania in Copenhagen, Denmark
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gallery_of_flags_by_design   (150 words)

  
 YourArt.com >> Encyclopedia >> Cross   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Traditionally used by Freemasons, and was the battle flag of the Knights Templar fleet, later pirates.
It occurs counterchanged on the flag of Maryland.
flag terminology and gallery of flags by design}} Several flags have crosses, including all the nations of Scandinavia, whose crosses are known as Scandinavian crosses, and many nations in the Southern Hemisphere, which incorporate the Southern Cross.
www.yourart.com /research/encyclopedia.cgi?subject=/Cross   (1628 words)

  
 Egypt
The flag was rectangular in shape and the width was one-third of its length.
The fact that this flag adoption coinsides with the adoptions of very similar flags by Syria, Iraq and (I think) Yemen and Libya (Qadaffi's all-green flag didn't come in till later) seems to prove false the idea that said colors are inherently Egyptian.
According to Whitney Smith's Flags Through the Ages and Across the World [smi75c], the symbol placed in the middle of the Egyptian flag is the so-called eagle of Saladin, based on the eagle carved on a wall in Cairo.
www.fotw.net /flags/eg.html   (1559 words)

  
 Flag terminology -   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The design and description of flags typically uses specialised flag terminology with precise and technical meanings, and is hence a form of jargon.
Canton – any quarter of a flag, but commonly means the upper left (hoist) quarter, such as the field of stars in the flag of the United States or the Union Flag in the Australian Flag.
Flag illustrations generally depict flags flying from the observer's point of view from left to right, the view known as the obverse; the other side is the reverse.
psychcentral.com /psypsych/Flag_terminology   (761 words)

  
 JAG's Flags of the American Revolution
In a flag of thirteen stars, this placement produced the unmistakable outline of the crosses of St. George and of St. Andrew, as used together on the British flag.
This flag was an alteration of the British Ensigns or Meteor flag.
This flag was raised on the Liberty pole in Taunton, MA on 21 October 1774.
www.nwinfo.net /~jagriffin/revflag.htm   (2428 words)

  
 Flag Picture Gallery
In the canton (the square in the corner) are the crosses of Saint Andrew and Saint George, borrowed from the British flag.
The flag was carried at the Battle of Cowpens, which took place on January 17, 1781, in South Carolina.
This flag with 15 stars and 15 stripes, was adopted by a Congressional act of 1794.
www.ushistory.org /betsy/flagpics.html   (515 words)

  
 Pan-African colours -   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
They were used on many ancient African flags - most notably they were part of the bloom found on the flag of Granada, the Moorish state in Spain.
The colours appear most prominently on the 1798 flag of Ethiopia, with the green at the bottom; however, they were accidentally flown upside-down on a state ceremony and the tradition was adopted by the Ethiopian government and by several African states, as well as by Pan-Africanist organizations around the world.
It is now common to see these flags with green on top (or in front of) of yellow, and red at the bottom (or at the trailing edge) of the flag.
psychcentral.com /psypsych/Pan-African_colours   (317 words)

  
 Flags   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Freedom Field 30 acre park and museum dedicated to the honor of the flag of the United States of America and is endorsed by VFW, American Legion, Amvets, DAV and Eagles.
Flags of all Countries Flags of the 192 independent countries, arranged alphabetically.
Flags of the Native American Peoples of the US presented by the North American Vexillological Association.
desktoppublishing.com /flags.html   (295 words)

  
 Historical Flags-The Evolution of Old Glory
No flag ever becomes obsolete, each is still a legal flag and is entitled to the same respect shown the current flag.
This flag was first flown by Captain John Paul Jones on the USS Ranger.
Raising the American flag on this day, George Washington's birthday, over the building in which Americans had declared their independence from England, was a courageous act of faith.
www.anyflag.com /history/evolut.htm   (581 words)

  
 History of the Stars and Stripes (U.S.)
Stars in rows were, of course, a very common design for commercially manufactured flags as it was simple to produce.
As for the U.S. Flag, it was not really settled officially until 1916 that there would be more red stripes than white ones, and that official act is only binding on the Executive Department and the Military.
However, it would not be improper to display the 48-star and the 49-star flag after that date; with limited exceptions agencies of the Federal Government will continue to display the 48-star and the 49-star flag so long as they remain in good condition and until existing stocks of unused flags are exhausted.
flagspot.net /flags/us-ststr.html   (708 words)

  
 Flags and Banners for DBA
Flags and banners can be painted on paper, metal, plastic or any surface that is pliable and that will hold paint.
Then paint or draw a mirror image of your design on each half, coat the unpainted inner side with a thin coat of white glue, and then wrap your flag around the lance or flagstaff, being sure to align the edges evenly.
If you've created flags or banners for ancient/medieval armies that you are willing to share, drop a note to Chris Brantley at brant@erols.com with the image file attached.
www.fanaticus.org /DBA/guides/banners.html   (482 words)

  
 Gallery of flags by design: Ships and Boats - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Gallery of flags by design: Ships and Boats
This a gallery of flags showing ships or boats in their design.
This list is incomplete; you can help by expanding it.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gallery_of_flags_by_design:_Ships_and_Boats   (79 words)

  
 || Modernism Gallery ||
Anderson responded with this image…one of pure graphic design and one of the most desirable of the whole Shell Oil Series.
Against a fl background this exuberant art deco poster shows the joy of French liberation...red, white and blue birds soar from the magician's top hat, blue red and yellow flowers spring out and the flags of the allies appear as a streamer.
Designed by the artist George Condé who also designed figures for Saint-Clement in Lorraine.
www.modernism.com /prod_gen.cfm?load=1007   (545 words)

  
 KY: Historical Society - Keeneland Changing Exhibits Gallery - Current Exhibition   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Among the items on view are Union and confederate regimental flags from the civil war; a flag carried by an African American unit in WWI; a Kentucky Equal Rights Amendment suffrage banner; home front flags from the Second World War; MIA/POW flag from the Vietnam conflict; and the original 1928 Kentucky state flag.
History Unfurled explores the origins of flags from design to conservation; of flags as literal symbols as well as how they gain meaning through conflicts and causes.
Other topics include how flags are used in ceremonies and celebrations; flag etiquette and handling; flag burning; and flags as artifacts— conservation and study.
history.ky.gov /Museums/Changing_Exhibits.htm   (286 words)

  
 COASTER-net.com > Park Gallery > Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson, NJ, USA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The wheel was the tallest structure in the park at opening, standing at 150 feet tall, and manufactured by famous designer Anton Schwarzkopf.
Designed by William Cobb, Rolling Thunder would be Great Adventure’s only wooden coaster for years until 2006’s El Toro.
The two coasters were then relocated to Wild World (now Six Flags America) and Frontier City, where Frontier City’s coaster still operates and Six Flags America‘s coaster rotting away in a field.
www.coaster-net.com /pg/sfgad.php   (2677 words)

  
 Flags From Around the World
Flag Day - Flag etiquette, history, controversy, and myth On June 14, Americans celebrate the adoption of the...
Irish Flag - History and symbolism of the Irish tricolour by Borgna Brunner Rarely has a flag possessed such...
When and How to Display the U.S. Flag - The United States Flag Code stipulates that as the symbol of a living country, the flag is considered in itself a living thing.
www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0201477.html   (127 words)

  
 COASTER-net.com > Park Gallery > Six Flags over Georgia, Austell, GA, USA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
In the 1980's, Six Flags experimented with a new ride rotation program for their coasters, and Six Flags over Georgia received one of these in 1988, Z-Force, from sister park Six Flags Great America in Illinois.
Change was in the air as the old Six Flags over Georgia gradually transformed into a model of Six Flags' 1990's theme park.
Six Flags over Georgia is widely considered a gem among the Six Flags theme parks.
www.coaster-net.com /pg/sfog.php   (2263 words)

  
 Gallery of The Republic : Custom Design
• Most items from our gallery can be combined with other items tailored to your specific needs.
If you have a special interest -- an obscure bit of history perhaps -- that you would like to try and develop or elaborate on give us a call.
Our Texas Flags also come in the smaller Collector's Series size for limited spaces.
www.galleryoftherepublic.com /custom.htm   (292 words)

  
 custom flags, pennants, banners, burgees
The Sailbag Lady, a custom flag and banner shop, began in 1982 in Cos Cob, CT under Chief Flag Officer Bettina Braisted.
Any design, worn-out flag, business logo, coat of arms or personal image can be duplicated.
We pride ourselves in constructing a high quality custom flags with photo finish detail and personalized service.
www.sailbaglady.com   (136 words)

  
 Design Gallery - European flags
This is Interesting: Free Magazines for Graphics designers and webmasters
I'm looking for european flags on Clipart gallery and it can't find nothing.
You can search on the term "flags" or make it specific to the country you need, "Italy Flags".
www.forum4designers.com /archive11-2004-1-28344.html   (177 words)

  
 USA, Canada, and Countries of the World
See 13 Canadian Flags or Canada Maps for additional links.
Flags of the Native Peoples of the United States
Flags of the World (Dollhouse Miniature Printable Flags)
www.aresearchguide.com /13abbrev.html   (976 words)

  
 Graphics, decals, stickers for cars, trucks, boats from SpeedGraphics.net.
A tremendous amount of time is spent by our artists illustrating and designing graphics for custom applications.
We also offer these professional illustration and design services for businesses who want their storefront or vehicle to be a notch above the competition.
In addition, tribal designs, windshield visors and strips, custom lettering, decals, vinyl color samples, truck graphics, discussion forum and picture gallery, vinyl sheets, bullet hole decals, carbon fiber vinyl, car club graphics, and boat lettering.
www.speedgraphics.net   (506 words)

  
 Gallery
The blade's "spine" is also factory "acid-etched"; with a "laurel leaves, and berries" design (Photo).
The obverse of the lower scabbard fitting has an "oakleaves & acorns" design, which was put on "by hand", at the factory (Photo).
The upper and lower grip ferrules are made of "brushed" stainless steel, while the "D-guard" appears to be made of chromium-plated white metal (Photo) The top portion of the hilt assembly is the "unstepped" version, another design feature characteristic of a Dachau-produced sword (Photo).
www.warelics.com /gallery.html   (10040 words)

  
 Pam's Gift Gallery   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Your store for a wide selection of birding products, flags, Audubon Binoculars, outdoor footwear by Muckboots, squirrel feeders, and gifts for you and the children in your life since 1998.
If we don't have the birding item you are looking for, then contact us and we will look for it.
We have contacts with some of the largest wholesale distributors in the U.S. Audubon binoculars were designed to meet the needs of those who appreciate
www.pamsgifts.com   (130 words)

  
 George Glazer Gallery - French Interior Design Prints from the mid 19th Century
Group of lithographs featuring elegant French interior designs, together with furniture, curtains and bed draperie.
The designs are in various Victorian styles, including many revival modes, such as Louis XV, Louis XVI, Japonaise, Renaissance, Gothic.
Some of the examples of furniture were featured at international exhibitions in Paris.
www.georgeglazer.com /prints/aanda/interiors/legarde/gardenmeuble.html   (242 words)

  
 The Adventure Begins
Did you develop an idea for a ride that you think a ride designer would be interested in using?
Are you ready to try to design a coaster on-line?
Submit your completed Web Quest to add to our student gallery.
cte.jhu.edu /techacademy/fellows/Smith/webquest/sjsindex1.html   (806 words)

  
 The Gunners Gallery - Pirate Images - Art - Flags - Cool art - Galleries   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
There have been some new uploads in the Pirate Art and Pirate Flag Galleries in the Pirates Area as well as in the Cool Art and Backgrounds Galleries.
I got a lot of requests for Anne Bonny flags and images - There just aren't any, at least not that I could find!
If anyone has any Anne Bonny image, please upload it to one of the Pirates Galleries, a lot people will appreciate it!
www.thegunnersgallery.com   (223 words)

  
 Flash Kit, A Flash Developer Resource for Macromedia Flash 8 and MX Tutorials SWF FLA images clipart Sounds WAVS ...
BBM.net is designed to save you time and deliver the highest quality royalty-free music for your multimedia projects.
Features include: over 450 Music Loop Packages from some of the best composers in the business, our music search engine to speed your selection process, alternate music versions & bonus sounds to use for rollovers or transitions, free technical support and free consulting.
Old Gallery - Please resubmit your images to this new gallery!
www.flashkit.com /gallery   (622 words)

  
 ePier -USA Rebel flags wings design patch iron on backing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
USA Rebel flags wings design patch iron on backing
Your bid is a legally binding contract to purchase the item from the seller, only place a bid If you're serious about buying the item.
Your bid is a legally binding contract to purchase the item from the seller, so only place a bid If you're serious about buying the item.
www.epier.com /1203959.asp   (87 words)

  
 Paul Brent Gallery - art prints, paintings, pictures, watercolors, art reproductions and home decor
Paul Brent Gallery offers a large selection of fine art prints by Paul Brent.
We also offer a variety of home decor items designed by Paul Brent, such as acrylic barware, afghans and pillows, ceramic tile products, kitchen textiles, rugs and mats, shower curtains, tabletop, wallpaper borders, and much more!
Paul Brent Designer, Inc. • 413 West 5th St., Panama City, FL 32401
www.paulbrent.com   (126 words)

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