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Greek Flags Through The Centuries

Under Ottoman Rule

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The flag of the Peloponnesian Klepht Krokondilos Kladas (1425-1490).

The flag of the Peloponnesian Klepht {Kleftis ~ Κλέφτης} (name for those who took to the mountains under Ottoman rule and refused to submit) Krokondilos Kladas {Κροκόνδειλος Κλαδάς} (1425-1490). It was one of the most important flags of the enslaved Greeks. It was raised in 1464 in his native land. Between 1479 and 1481 the flag was flying in Mani [Flags], and between 1481 and 1482 the flag was flying in Chimara {Χειμάρα}, Northern Epirus.

The flag of the Spachis family (also known as Derebey family) with Saint George in the middle.

The flag of the Spachis {Σπαχής} family (also known as Derebey family) with Saint George in the middle. Between 1431 and 1639 the flag was flying in Epirus and the Peloponnese. The Spachis family later became very famous as the Greek mercenary soldiers (stradioti) in the West.

The flag of the Kallergis brothers before the War of Independence.

The flag of the Kallergis {Καλλέργης} brothers before the War of Independence. It looks very much like the official Greek Flag. The Kallergis brothers derived their origin from the Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus Phocas [List Of Emperors] and during their Struggle against the Venetians in Crete [Flags], in 1665, they used his crest. The words read "Εν Τούτω Νίκα" {En Touto Nika}, that is "IN HOC SIGNO VINCES", [Definition].

The flag of Lambros Katsonis.

The flag of Lambros Katsonis [People]. The Greek version has red, green and blue bands, while the Italian version has red, black and blue bands.

Source: Military Review.

01-20-2005