Flag of Westarctica

The Flag of Westarctica has gone through many changes since the nation first declared itself a sovereign territory. Although the original flag of the Achaean Territory was generally considered to be an eyesore, subsequent flags were designed to be more aesthetically pleasing while also encompassing the values of Westarctica.

History

Flag of Achaea

Antarctic Service Medal

There have been five flags representing Westarctica since the nation was first founded. Only two of these flags have ever actually flown on a flag pole

Flag of the Achaean Territory (2001 - 2004)

The flag of the Achaean Territory is generally considered to be one the ugliest, most confusing flags in vexillological history. The pattern and colors of the lines (which strongly resemble a barcode) were actually based upon the medal / ribbon for the U.S. military's Antarctic Service Medal. Instituted in 1960, the ribbon has black stripes on each edge and is graded from a white stripe in the center to a pale blue, light blue, greenish blue, and medium blue. The outer bands of black and dark blue represent five months of Antarctic darkness; the center portion, by its size and colors – grading from medium blue through light blue and pale blue to white – symbolizes seven months of solar illumination, and also the aurora australis.

This flag was only ever created as a digital representation and was placed prominently on the letterhead of the 2 November 2001 Claimant Letter.

First Flag of the Grand Duchy of Westarctica (2004 - 2008)

Flag of Westarctica 2004 - 2008

The first flag of Westarctica was designed by Grand Duke Travis in June 2004 after he was inspired by a vision of an interlinked cross and crown during a Presbyterian church service. The color teal, aside from being wildly popular during the early 2000s, was selected to represent the icy cold of the Antarctic climate. The color green was chosen because it is the Grand Duke's favorite color.

Other Flags Used in Westarctica

Regions of Westarctica are permitted to utilize flags of their own design provided they are first approved by the Grand Duke. This permission is typically only granted for semi-autonomous regions such as colonies and overseas territories.

Colonial Flag of Calsahara

Colonial Flag of Calsahara

The flag of the Colony of Calsahara was designed by Grand Duke Travis and is based upon the original flag of the Realm of Calsahara, which in turn, was simply the flag of Madagascar turned upside down.

The white of the flag represents both surrender and peace, as the Calsaharan military surrendered their territory to the liberating Westarctican Royal Guards without a single drop of blood spilled. The cross and crown are carried directly from the flag of Westarctica, however the colors are inverted to blue instead of white. The two smaller outer crosses are green and red, which were the two colors of the Realm of Calsahara's original flag. Those colors symbolized passion (red) and love of nature (green).

Flag of Moulton-Berlin

The Flag of Moulton-Berlin

The flag of the Duchy of Moulton-Berlin is square rather than the usual 2:1 ratio. It was designed by His Grace, the Duke of Moulton-Berlin.

The first and fourth quarters are per cross bearing a silver anchor. These quarters represent the Moulton region. Moulton is home to the famous Ice Falls. The green and blue represent the land and water. The anchor signifies the importance of the water, or specifically the falls, to the identity of the region.

The second and third quarters represent the Berlin Region. This region is named for Mount Berlin, an inactive volcano. These quarters feature a black pellet charged with a golden phoenix.