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 Georgia
When Saakashvili founded the National Movement in 2001, therefore, the five-cross flag was the natural choice to illustrate his party's populist bent.
According to a vexillological history written by the Georgian scholar Giorgi Gabeskiria, the four extra crosses were likely added during the reign of Giorgi V (also known as "the Brilliant" or "the Splendid"), who drove out the Mongols.
The new design was ostensibly fashioned after the Jerusalem cross, a symbol used by crusaders there and adopted as a testament to Georgia's righteous reputation.
fotw.fivestarflags.com /ge.html   (2288 words)

  
 VEXILLOLOGY
Although Orion is "The Hunter" in Western astronomy, according to the "Elvish Mythology" of J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, this constellation is "Menelvagor, the Swordsman of the Skies." I have been impressed with the ideals and morals of Tolkien's "Elves" and strive for similar goals.
Note that the shape at the hoist is "blunted" symbolizing that, as a human, one person cannot encompass everything that is desired.
The color green is indicative of the growing earth; yellow is emblematic of the prosperity I endeavor to maintain in my life; the red is symbolic of the trials and tribulations of life we all must endure.
www.midcoast.com /~martucci/flags/designs/Vex.html   (573 words)

  
 Bibliography (code [neu])   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
He also wrote the book Heraldry — Sources Symbols and Meaning [neuXX1], which was the companion book to Whitney Smith’s 1975 FTTAAATW [smi75c].
A mirror of the politically drastic era of those days: It is documented and illustrated by flags, ensigns, standards, coats of arms and pennants.
The graphic realization and illustration of all symbols, including the necessary parametres for drawing and production, is simply unique in its precision.
fotw.vexillum.com /flags/bib-neu.html   (2821 words)

  
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- inscribed with auspicious symbols, invocations, prayers, and mantras.
- specializes in national symbol and flag clip art, with some available free for personal use; creates screen savers and Web pages
Flags of the Native American Peoples of the US - presented by the North American Vexillological Association (NAVA).
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