Saudi Arabia (1934–1938)

Timeline

This flag is a former version of Saudi Arabia.

1. 1921

   Sword added to the flag

   Abdulaziz added a sword to the flag bearing the shahada.

   wikipedia.org

2. 1932

   to 1934
   

   Basic design in use

   Flags of the basic Saudi design were in use by 1932.

   crwflags.com

3. 1934

   to 1938
   

   White stripe narrowedThis flag

   The white stripe was narrower in the flag version listed from 1934.

   wikipedia.org

4. 1937

   Present form approved

   An official Saudi account says King Abdulaziz approved the flag in its present form on March 11, 1937.

   spa.gov.sa · saudiflag.sa

5. 1938

   to 1973
   

   White stripe removed

   The flag version listed from 1938 has no white stripe.

   wikipedia.org

6. 1973

   Current design standardized

   The 1973 flag law established the current design and its official specifications.

   crwflags.com · saudiflag.sa

7. Now
   Current flag