Corsican Flag 3x5 ft Corsica French Island Region France Napoleon Moor Bandana

Description: 3x5 Foot Flag of Corsica The Flag of Corsica was adopted by General of the Nation Pasquale di Paoli in 1755 and was based on a traditional flag used previously. It portrays a Moor's Head in black wearing a white bandana above his eyes on a white background. Previously, the bandana covered his eyes; Paoli wanted the bandana moved to above the eyes to symbolise the liberation of the Corsican people. It was used by the ill-fated Corsican Republic and was practically banned after 1769, when France forced the Genovesi the sell the island to settle the debts contracted by Genoa with France to pay the costs of the French expeditionary corps which should have helped Genoa to secure its control on the island. French troops put down the endemic rebellion on the island. During this period under French rule, 1769–1789, Corsican patriots again used the version of the flag with blindfolded eyes, as a mark of protest. The unblindfolded version, quartered with the British coat of arms, was used as the official flag during the Anglo-Corsican Kingdom of 1794-1796. It then fell into official disuse until 1980, when it was re-adopted as a regional flag. The Moor's Head is also used on the Coat of Arms of Corsica, the Flag of Sardinia, and on the crest of Clan Borthwick. Corsica is an island in the Mediterranean Sea belonging to France. It is located west of the Italian Peninsula, southeast of the French mainland, and north of the Italian island of Sardinia. Mountains make up two-thirds of the island, forming a single chain.Durable polyester fabric 2 Brass grommets for flagpole attachment Hemmed edges Quadruple stitched on free end U.S. Bidders and Shipping Only.

Price: 6.95 USD

Location: Avondale, Colorado

End Time: 2024-12-14T09:36:03.000Z

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