c/vexillology · by Jaettehjort@lemmy.world · 3yOn this day, July 11 1960, as a part of the Congo Crisis, Katanga declared independence from Congo-Léopoldville (DRC). This was their flag. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_of_Katanga 20 points · 2 comments · view on lemmy.world
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bionicjoey@lemmy.ca · 3 pts · 3y
That is an awesome flag. What do the three crosses represent?
Jaettehjort@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 3y
According to Wikipedia, ingots looking like that, Katanga crosses, has historically been used as currency in the region. It is included in the flag as a symbol of prosperity.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_the_State_of_Katanga https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katanga_Cross