Whitney Smith
Former Director, Flag Research Center, Winchester, Massachusetts. Author of Flags and Arms Across the World and others.
Primary Contributions (292)
Vertically divided green-red national flag with a coat of arms centred on the line between the two colours. The width-to-length ratio of the flag is 2 to 3.According to legend, in 1139 Count Afonso Henriques won a decisive victory against Moorish forces at Ourique. The five shields he supposedly…
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Publications (1)
Flag Lore of All Nations (2001)
A comprehensive book presents the flags of the 192 recognized independent countries while offering facts about each one's history and symbolism, complete with world map.