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Libya's iconic 1977–2011 flag (media.kbin.social)
submitted 10 months ago by ThatOneKirbyMain2568@kbin.social to c/vexillology@lemmy.world
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[–] ThatOneKirbyMain2568@kbin.social 14 points 10 months ago

This flag was used by the Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya. As you can see, it has a very intricate design rich with symbolism.

Fun fact: The escutcheon (shield) of the Jamahiriya's coat of arms uses a similar level of excruciating detail.

[–] jenny_ball@lemmy.world 5 points 10 months ago

green screen. ahead of it's time.

[–] ChicoSuave@lemmy.world 4 points 10 months ago

All joking aside, it's a lovely shade.