On this day, July 15, in 1099, crusaders conquered Jerusalem, leading to the establishment of the Kingdom of Jerusalem, which had this as its flag.

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Widowmaker_Best_Girl@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 3y (2 replies)

Wasn't this one of the few flags that was allowed to break the "no gold on white" rules?

Just a good design all around for a flag!

lemme_at_it@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 3y

It's probably best you read the symbolism which is portrayed in the flag for yourself from arhcive.org

Diprount_Tomato@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 3y

Wait what? I always thought gold and white flags are amazing

Neb@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 3y (1 reply)

Was the black outline part of the design?

Diprount_Tomato@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y

It probably didn't matter