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Cyprus: National Guard

Last modified: 2005-01-22 by ivan sache
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by Jaume Ollé

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Flag of the Cyprus National Guard

An original image of the flag of the Cyprus National Guard was provided from Cyprus to me by Michel Lupant. His source is a photo from the National Guard Office.

Others flags are:

  • Flag for the Army: blue flag with a white cross and Saint George slaying the dragon in center.
  • Flag for the Navy: same flag but with an anchor, cross and trident in center.
  • Flag for the Air Force: same flag but with an angel in center.
  • Chief of the National Guard: red flag with four six-pointed stars.
  • Other ranks: 3, 2, 1 star(s).
  • Customs flag (see Vexillinfo [vxf] # 125)

M. Lupant has a letter from Mr. G. Theophanides, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defense.
The letter is dated 26 February 1993 and says:

I am directed to refer to your letter dated (...) to attach herewith the photographs of:

  • The flag of the National Guard; size 1.30 x 1. It has been in use since the establishment of the National Guard in 1964; Symbolism: the double-headed eagle symbolizes the Christian Orthodox religion and the universal Hellenic spirit. It was initially used during the Byzantine times as a symbol of authority and power...
  • (same for others flags)

About the rank flags it is said that a car flag (0.25 x 0.20 cm) has been in use since 1964; the red background is the color of the land forces to which the present chief of t