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Adoption of the National Flag
- When
- 1844
- Where
- Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman Empire officially adopted a national flag in 1844, featuring a white star and crescent on a red background.
This adoption was part of the Tanzimat reforms aimed at modernizing the state. The flag evolved from a 1793 naval decree requiring red flags with star and crescent motifs. The specific design included a five-pointed star, aligning with European norms.
Sources
- Flags of the Ottoman Empire Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19
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