Russian Defense Ministery flags

Last modified: 2005-05-13 by antónio martins
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About these flags

The general design is similar to early 19th cent. regimental flags.
António Martins, 14 May 2002

Minister of Defense

Personal standard of Minister of defence was adopted on April, 30, 1997 (order No 166).
Victor Lomantsov, 30 May 2000

Chief of General Staff

Personal standard of Chief of general staff adopted August 10, 1999.
Nikolay Khimenkov, 28 Jun 2000

I notice this flag uses the 1858-1883 colors, which is especialy evident when comparing with the ministerʼs flag, which uses the national colors. Any idea why?
António Martins, 14 May 2002