Albania

national flag

(1929-1939)

Albania

Flag Dates

  • adopted August 8, 1929
  • in use until 1939

Vexilliger Type

  • sovereign state in Southern Europe

Historical Dates

  • independent since November 28, 1912
    Independence from the Ottoman Empire

Names

  • eng Republic of Albania official name
  • sqi Republika e Shqipërisë official name
  • eng Albania
  • sqi Shqipëria

Shape

2:3
  • quadrilateral → rectangular → elongated

Division

  • plain
  • charge presence charged
  • number of charges two charges

Colors

  • N
    black
  • R+
    dark red
  • Au
    gold

Elements

  • two headed eagle
  • main field
  • helmet
    meaning: represents Helmet of Skanderbeg