Flag of Albania
The flag of Albania is a red flag with a black two-headed eagle in the center. Its present form it has since April 7, 1992. The double eagle is an ancient symbol that already from the Byzantine Empire (see Palaiologos ), was used by the tsarist Russia and the Holy Roman Empire.
- 2.1 municipality flags
- 2.2 Party Flags
- 2.3 minorities
History
Origins
The flag is derived from a seal of Skanderbeg, Albania's national hero, who in an uprising in the 15th century led the Albanians against the Ottoman Empire and a brief period of independence ( 1443-1478 ) brought. Skanderbegs eagle again goes back to Byzantine models. And in honor of Scanderbeg, who fought for 25 years against the Turks and held a total of 25 battles against them until his death, one has the double-headed eagle awarded 25 springs.
The double-headed eagle was handed down among the Albanians in Italy, the Arbëreshen in modern times. An eagle can also be found on the grave of a nephew of Skanderbeg in Naples. The flag appeared at the end of the 19th century in connection with the rise of national consciousness of Albanians in Albanian publications back on that were published outside of the Ottoman Empire.
In April 1911 Gjon Luli Dedë called in Deçiq at Tuzi from the country's independence when he was with his men, the Malesori in the two-front battle against Slavs and Turks. This was the first time in 500 years that the flag was shown with the black eagle on a red background again. On November 28, 1912 was proclaimed by the leaders of the Albanian national movement in Vlora once again the independence, was in 1913 also recognized.
Ekrem Bey Vlora (1885-1964) stated in his memoirs the hoisting of its flag after the Declaration of Independence describes in detail because had been " brought quite incorrect versions in circulation '
"You promised me to want to put them back in a few days, as soon as Mrs. Marigo Posio (a large, advertizing efficient, democratic patriot from Korçë ) finished sewing the new flag and would have embroidered. On November 28, the main object of the day, " was in fact the flag " has been a symbol of sovereignty, forget with that typical Albanian Oriental carelessness. Most did not like that flag looked like. No man had ever seen or used. No one had an in Vlorë. Perplexed looked at each other the great founder of the state. As my friend Hydai Efendi came forward and reported that in the bedroom Ekrem Bey on the bed wall an Albanian flag was nailed in a beautiful frame. He asked if they could take them despite the absence of the owner. Ismail Bey agreed, and so to me solemnly by Don Aladro Kastriota in Paris donated flag wandered into the adjoining house of Konaks into the hands of Ismail Bey, who gave Murat Bey Toptani with the bidding, to hoist her as he stood at the window next to it. "
Historical flags
At the time of the Principality (1914-1920) the eagle had golden beaks and claws. Above him stood a white, five-pointed star. Upon the admission of the Republic of the star was removed.
In the Kingdom of the eagle was changed in 1928 and bears the golden helmet of Skanderbeg. 1939 Italy occupied the country, and framed the eagle with two fasces and a banner, written on the three times, the letters " FERT ", the motto of the House of Savoy, which was then ruled Italy.
The Communists remote bundle and helmet and crossed the Eagle a gold-rimmed red star.
? Principality of Albania ( 1914-1920 )
? Principality of Albania ( 1920-1925 ) and the Republic of Albania ( 1925-1926 )
? Republic of Albania ( 1926-1928 )
? Kingdom of Albania ( 1928-1939 )
? Kingdom of Albania under Italian occupation ( 1939-1943 )
? Kingdom of Albania under German occupation ( 1943-1944 )
? People's Republic of Albania ( 1943-1944 )
? People's Republic of Albania ( 1946-1991 ) and the Republic of Albania ( 1991-1992 ), aspect ratio 5:7
Other flags of Albania
The service and war flags at sea have the Soviet Navy flag as a model. The different branches of service received on 1 January 2008 own flags.
? War flag at sea
? Service flag at sea
Flag of the President
Municipality flags
In 2004, the coat of arms of Tirana was used on a flag with a light blue background. Whether it is in use today, is unclear.
Party flags
Socialist Party of Albania
Minorities
The Greek minority in Northern Epirus is to use a flag with a blue cross on a white background and blue border. The center of the cross is covered with the black Albanian double-headed eagle.
Use in the neighboring countries
The flag of Albania is everywhere, including outside Albania, used by ethnic Albanians as a national symbol. She's there though no official status, but is - everywhere to see where Albanians live - especially in Kosovo and Macedonia.