Flag of the Polish November Uprising

Flag of the Polish November Uprising

Construction sheet: Flag of the Polish November Uprising
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Description

  • The 1831 November Uprising flag solidified white and red as the Polish national colours
  • The white represented the White Eagle, red the setting sun of freedom
  • Construction: three horizontal bands of white, blue or red, and white — variant tricolours used during the 1830–1831 uprising

Trivia

  • The November Uprising (1830–1831) was a Polish revolt against Russian rule
  • Represented Polish nationalism and independence aspirations
  • Crushed by Russian forces but strengthened Polish identity

Flag of the Polish November Uprising

The 1831 November Uprising flag solidified white and red as the Polish national colours. The white represented the White Eagle, red the setting sun of freedom.

The November Uprising (1830–1831) was a Polish revolt against Russian rule. Represented Polish nationalism and independence aspirations. Crushed by Russian forces but strengthened Polish identity.

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