Historical Flags Of AlbaniaĪlbania adopted its current coat of arms in 1998, replacing the older emblem that was adopted in 1993. A yellow five-pointed star was incorporated in the flag’s design when Albania was part of the Soviet Union between 19. The helmet was removed from the country’s flag when it was under German occupation during the Second World War. The King’s helmet symbolized the monarchy and first appeared in the Albanian flag which was in use between 19. The flag was first officially used in the region in 1912, and the earlier one was adopted in 1443. The seal was modeled after the coat of arms of Skanderbeg’s Karstrioti family, one of Albania’s noble families. Skanderbeg is revered in Albania due to the battles he led against other European kingdoms, particularly against the Ottoman Empire, in which he fought for the sovereignty of Albania.
The designs of both the flag and the coat of arms are based on the seal of Skanderbeg, who was the monarch who ruled over Albania in the 15th century. Note that Albanians call their country Shqipëria, meaning "Land of the Eagle." History Of The Albanian Flag He used the Byzantine two-headed eagle on his seals, hence the Albanian flag. This design is traced back to Skanderbeg (Gjergj Kastrioti), an Albanian Christian, and a 15th century Turkish general.
The red color on Albania’s national flag is said to represent the virtues of valor, strength, and courage among the people of Albania The eagle is black in color, and the two heads face away from each other and have their tongues out. The flag features a red background with a double-headed eagle placed in the center, whose wings and talons extends towards the flag’s fly and hoist.
The current flag was designed by Sadik Kaceli a day before Albania was declared a People's Republic on January 11, 1946. The National Flag of Albania named the Flamuri Kombëtar was adopted on Janu(with a star in the design).
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