Vexillology

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submitted 3 months ago by DonAntonioMagino@feddit.nl to c/vexillology@lemmy.world

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For all you lovers of overcomplicated and gaudy.

This (specific) flag was apparently used until 1675. I’ve not done much looking into the history of the flag, though, I just like the flappy bits.

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[–] dwindling7373@feddit.it 9 points 3 months ago (1 children)

You may not like it but this is what peak serenity looks like.

Fun fact: the book is depicted as closed in war times because, well, time for words is over.

[–] DonAntonioMagino@feddit.nl 4 points 3 months ago

The lion has a sword there as well. Saint Mark’s cat in battle mode.