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See also the war flag of the Republic of Venice, where the lion abandons his book for a sword. https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Republic_o
by PostOnce 5y ago
See also the war flag of the Republic of Venice, where the lion abandons his book for a sword.
https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Republic_of_Venice.svg#mw-jump-to-license https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_the_Republ...
- N19PEDL2 5y agoThe same pattern (lion with book vs. lion with sword) is still used today in the Italian maritime flags (civilian vs. navy). The navy flag also shows a crown above the shield.