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The overall design of the flag was based upon the flags of Nordic countries as well as the flag of Liechtenstein, which features a similar crown. The cross represents Christianity, as Westarctica was founded as a [[Religion in Westarctica|Christian nation]]. The crown represents the authority and person of the [[Grand Duke]]. | The overall design of the flag was based upon the flags of Nordic countries as well as the flag of Liechtenstein, which features a similar crown. The cross represents Christianity, as Westarctica was founded as a [[Religion in Westarctica|Christian nation]]. The crown represents the authority and person of the [[Grand Duke]]. | ||
This flag also was never flown on a flagpole or created as anything other than an electronic representation. However, in 2005, an online flag retailer did make physical flags available for sale, but because each element was sewn separately together, the flag cost hundreds of dollars. So far as | This flag also was never flown on a flagpole or created as anything other than an electronic representation. However, in 2005, an online flag retailer did make physical flags available for sale, but because each element was sewn separately together, the flag cost hundreds of dollars. So far as is known, no actual flags were ever created in this design. | ||
===Second Flag of the Grand Duchy of Westarctica (2008 - 2010)=== | ===Second Flag of the Grand Duchy of Westarctica (2008 - 2010)=== | ||