Flag of Iraq (1921-1959)

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:flag
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Hashemite_dynasty
gptkb:British_mandate
gptkbp:color Red for bravery
White for peace
Black for oppression
gptkbp:colors gptkb:Black
gptkb:Red
gptkb:White
gptkbp:controversy Symbol of colonialism
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influenced other Arab flags
gptkbp:cultural_symbol National pride
gptkbp:current_status Historical artifact
gptkbp:design gptkb:1959
gptkbp:design_elements Crescent and star
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:M._A._Al-Mahdi
gptkbp:exhibited_at Museums
gptkbp:features Three horizontal stripes
gptkbp:first_introduced gptkb:1921
gptkbp:flag_colors gptkb:Fabric
gptkb:national_flag
Horizontal tricolor
Recognized internationally
Crescent and star
Evolved from earlier designs
Influence on modern Iraqi flags
Length 3 units, Height 2 units
Monarchy and independence
Unity of Arab nations
gptkbp:historical_context Post-Ottoman period
gptkbp:historical_significance Represents the monarchy period in Iraq
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Flag of Iraq (1921-1959)
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Flag_of_the_Arab_Revolt
Pan-Arab colors
gptkbp:is_adopted_by gptkb:1921
gptkbp:is_displayed_in gptkb:National_holidays
Embassies
gptkbp:notable_event Independence of Iraq
gptkbp:proportions 2:3
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Iraqi_Revolution_of_1958
gptkbp:replaced_by gptkb:Flag_of_Iraq_(1959-present)
gptkbp:symbolism Arab nationalism
gptkbp:symbolizes Iraqi identity
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:Kingdom_of_Iraq
gptkb:Iraqi_military
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:1959
Official state functions
gptkbp:year_created Symbol of sovereignty
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Kingdom_of_Iraq
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5