Antique Flag Of The Kingdom Of Egypt 1922 - 1952 Sewn Cotton WW2 Vintage 3x5 Ft
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:19107259 |
Flag of the Kingdom of Egypt 1922 to 1952. King Fuad I adopted a distinctive national flag on 10 December 1923 which had three white stars arranged within a single crescent standing for Muslims, Christians, and Jews living in Egypt. This flag was used up until the overthrow of the monarchy in 1952. The National Geographic Magazine (article "Flags of the United Nations" by Elizabeth W. King), text p. 218, ill. p. 224 notes: "Credited by historians with being the first country to u...se flags, Egypt employed celestial symbols at the dawn of history, indicative of the country's early interest and achievements in astronomy. After achieving independence, Egypt adopted her present green National Flag to signify the agricultural nature of the country." Condition is Used. Shipped with USPS priority Mail.
