Flag of the Kingdom of Afghanistan

Flag of the Kingdom of Afghanistan

Construction sheet: Flag of the Kingdom of Afghanistan
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Description

  • The flag of the Kingdom of Afghanistan (1929–1973) was a black, red, and green vertical tricolour with a white national emblem centred
  • This design continued the tradition of the Afghan tricolour but with royal emblems reflecting the monarchy under King Mohammed Zahir Shah
  • The kingdom was overthrown in a coup in 1973
  • Construction: three equal vertical bands of black (hoist), red, and green, with the royal emblem centred on the red stripe. Ratio 2:3

Trivia

  • Afghanistan's royal emblem on this flag reflected King Mohammed Zahir Shah's modernization efforts
  • The kingdom lasted from 1929–1973, during Afghanistan's most stable modern period
  • This design bridged traditional Afghan symbols with Western heraldic conventions

Flag of the Kingdom of Afghanistan

The flag of the Kingdom of Afghanistan (1929–1973) was a black, red, and green vertical tricolour with a white national emblem centred. This design continued the tradition of the Afghan tricolour but with royal emblems reflecting the monarchy under King Mohammed Zahir Shah.

Afghanistan's royal emblem on this flag reflected King Mohammed Zahir Shah's modernization efforts. The kingdom lasted from 1929–1973, during Afghanistan's most stable modern period. This design bridged traditional Afghan symbols with Western heraldic conventions.

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      "note": "Blood of those who fought for sovereignty."
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