1821 Flag of Psara
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1821 Flag of Hydra
Historic 1821 flag of Hydra featuring a blue field with a red border and a complex central emblem of cross, anchor, spear, crescent, owl, and motto.
Traits
- Layout
- Complex
- Pattern
- Complex
- Symbols
- Cross, Moon, Tool, Weapon, Animal, Text
- Emblem
- Center
- Text
- Motto
Details
- Catalogue
- #0663
- Favorites
- 0
- Added
- Jul 1, 2025
- Image source
- commons.wikimedia.org
History
The 1821 flag of Hydra was used during the Greek War of Independence. Its imagery combines Christian, naval, and classical Greek symbols associated with the island’s revolutionary fleet. The cross signifies faith, the crescent alludes to Ottoman rule, the anchor reflects maritime strength, and the owl and Athena imagery evoke ancient Greek heritage. The design expresses struggle, protection, and liberation, and Hydra played a notable role in the naval effort of the revolution.
