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1948-1974
The big star was meant for the Union, and 5
smaller stars were for 5 states.
This is the first flag of the independent modern (Myanmar), which was proudly
first hoisted at 4:25am, 4th January 1948!
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1945
Anti-Facist Revolutionary Flag
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1940-1945
Japanese flag |
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1942-1948
Very similar to the previous. The only
difference is the feathers of the peacock is redrawn in geometrical diamond-shape
patterns.
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1930-1942
Do-Bamar Assiayone flag (We-ns Association
flag), as well as Myanmar's national flag after Japan invasion. |
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1939 British Ensign
In the diarchy paliament of February
1939, the Governor of officialized this ensign just like other British dominion
states. The insignia of the Myanmars, the dancing peacock on that flag was taken from King
Mindon's 1-kyat silver coin.
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1880s
British East India Coat of Arms
This insignia represents the armed division of the British East India Company, which
invaded Myanmar. |
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1886-1948
British Unionjack flag |
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1300-1885
Thu Ye Gyee flag (Hero's flag)
This could be the first military flag of the Myanmars. It is not a rectangular flag. A
yellow circle on red, and 3 pointed strips to the edge. Original size was 6'x14'.
The yellow circle represents the sun, and 7 animals in 7 colors for the 7 most powerful animails of the universe. Thoese are:
- monkey (in gold)
- galone (in white)
- beloo (ogre) (in yellow)
- peacock (in black)
- lion (in green)
- elephant (in red)
- dragon (in light color)
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1700-1885
Kongbaung Dynasty Flag
The earliest records shows that this flag was hoisted in Yangon when Myanmar King
bought Yangon back from the British for 10 million kyats in silver coins (360,000 pounds
or 163,293.25 kg of silver). This flag was also hoisted on top of the Myanmar ship when
minister U Kaung (Kinwun Mingyee) went to Britain during 1800s.
It has a white background, with a red peacock biting a branch of flowers. Hoisted with
a golden tip at the top of the pole. This original flag was defined as 18 feet high and 27
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1300-1500
The early Mons hoisted this flag of golden Hinthar
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- We are not sure whether Myanmar authorities used a wooden or metal symbol, as their
insignia, hoisted in the air like Romans did.
- But it is clear that Myanmars had a national flag much earlier than the Europeans, as
national flags are introduced to Europe only after 1500s.
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dominating color of the national flag is red. The
rectangular space at the upper left corner is blue. In it
could be seen the figure of a paddy stalk and a pinion
encircled by 14 white stars of uniform size. The paddy
represents the peasants while the pinion stands for the
workers who form the majority of the people in the country,
14 uniform white stars symbolize the equal status and union
spirit of the 7 States and 7 Divisions that constitute the
Union of Myanmar.
