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History of the Peruvian Flag (1823)

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[Flag of Peru of 1823]
image by Jaume Ollé
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Flag of 1823

The Peruvian flag was modified to horizontal form in 1823, because in the distance, the flag was confused with the Spanish flag, though the modification decree of the flag and of the coat of arms is of 1825-02-25. The flag of 1823-25 included in the center the sun.
Jaume Ollé, 26 Jul 1996