Chapter 1
Breaking the four-sided mold
Chapter 2
Beasts, weapons, and unexpected objects
Chapter 3
Maps, text, and astronomical anomalies
Chapter 4
The secrets of rare flag colors
YOUR GOAL
Master of Stories behind unusual flags
Ch 2 · Beasts, weapons, and unexpected objects
schopenhauer Anomalous National Flags
A book, a hoe, and an AK-47 fly high (so high!) / Only one flag puts a rifle in the sky (oh yeah!)
schopenhauer The Welsh flag features a massive red dragon, a symbol centuries older than the country.
schopenhauer Mozambique's flag is the only one in the world featuring a modern assault rifle.
BETA
schopenhauer Decode unusual flag designs to discover the surprising stories behind the world's unique crests.
Fun Fact
Wales dragon origin: The red dragon of Wales was popularized by Geoffrey of Monmouth's Arthurian legends in the 12th century.
Glossary
charge (noun)
An emblem, figure, or symbol placed upon the field of a flag. This charge is exemplified by the AK-47 rifle featured on Mozambique's national flag since 1983.
An emblem, figure, or symbol placed upon the field of a flag. This charge is exemplified by the AK-47 rifle featured on Mozambique's national flag since 1983.
Quiz
What unique agricultural tool is featured alongside the rifle on the Mozambique flag?
Quiz
Which animal is featured on the flag of Wales, though it is not part of the UK Union Jack?
Quiz
Which national flag features an AK-47 assault rifle crossed with a farming hoe?