The alternating white and blue stripes are explained to depict the nine syllables of the phrase "Eleftheria i thanatos" ("Liberty or Dying"), a well known motto in the Greek War of Independence. During the Kingdom of Greece, a crown was additional inside the centre from the cross.It is one of only two square flags, the other staying that on the Vat… Read More

See also: Listing of Greek flags The existing flag of Greece was adopted as a civil flag and ensign in 1822, and because the national flag in 1978. It encompasses a white cross and a combination of 9 (5 blue and 4 white) horizontal stripes. The shade of blue has varied through the years, and darker blue (shown) has become generally employed.Utilizi… Read More