Flag

Flag, the most recognizable symbol of the state. They were used from beginning  existence of statehood. As a symbol of the institution that rules over its subordinate population. Ornament of the rulers, often with the use of royal shields, or the manifestation of civic / national sovereignity, as in the case of the flag of the Roman Republic.

The Gigargios flag was drawn by Gigargios the founder, who taken his inspiration from three swords linked together. (His and his allies). Since then, for further conquests, Gigargios’ soldiers fought under the banner of X with the vertical pile, mostly with a blue background. The three connected swords in the flag symbolize strength and readiness to use it. And also the unity and brotherhood of the involved parties. Later attached arches surrounding them. Presumed about their significance, whether they are shooting bows or a shield symbol showing defensive ability. Undoubtedly, they constitute an aesthetic value. Initially, in the flags were visible sword marks knitted on the sheet. But with time, the image of the flag took an evolution, while Gigargios was still alive. The sign took the form of poles with rounds and peaks on the points, which has a rather aesthetic purpose. So, just after the unification of the country, the military insignia was abandoned in favor of a simpler but more stylistic form as we see it. Nevertheless, the listed peaks continue to show combat potential and defensive readiness.

In the first state flag, we can see that the color of the state mark is clearly crimson. It is a metaphor for power and mighty. And bloodshed for the unification of the country, its defense, and the willingness to sacrifice. X is surrounded by golden arches which are to constitute prosperity and prestige. A change was made in the later flag. Since then, the sign of Gigargios has turned golden and the parenthesis red. The golden color in X symbolized wealth, power, development and prosperity of the country. And the surrounding red bows around it; military strength in a defensive sense and a willingness to spill one’s own blood for the sake of necessity. Around the 5th century BC the Gigargios flag has been replaced once again. The original theme of the three clasped swords has been reverted. And the mark turned a metallic shade. There are assumption when the changes were applied. One theory is that they were applied after the Persian invasion. Another suggests that the flag was replaced as a war theme shortly after announced the war with Persia. Centuries later, the flag was returned with a gold mark and red hoops

Regardless to the form, the background color each of these flags is blue. It is a symbol of water, life and the most desirable and basic natural resource.

All flags contain so-called snails-mark. The inspiration came from Greece, with which commercial contacts were established relatively early. Overall, the flag’s appearance is simple and easy to remember. It is deliberately intended to make it easier for citizens to remember it as well as a recognizable icon in the world.