Flag of Westarctica

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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

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)

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

Second Flag of the Grand Duchy of Westarctica (2008 - 2010)

Flag of the Protectorate of Westarctica (2010 - 2014)

Flag of Westarctica (2014 - Present)

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.