New! Saint Mark 1659 Historical Flag
The St. Mark 1659 flag is a historical flag that was used by the Republic of Venice from 1659 to 1797. It is a red flag with a winged lion of St. Mark, the patron saint of Venice, in the center. The lion is holding a book in one hand and a sword in the other. The flag also has six fringes at the bottom, which represent the original six sestiere of Venice.
The flag was first used in 1659 to commemorate the victory of the Venetian Republic over the Ottoman Empire in the Candia War. It quickly became a symbol of Venetian power and prestige, and it was flown on all Venetian ships and in all Venetian territories.
The flag was banned by Napoleon Bonaparte when he conquered Venice in 1797. However, it was revived in 1848 during the Italian Risorgimento, and it was used by the Venetian revolutionaries who fought for independence from Austria.
The St. Mark 1659 flag is still used today as a symbol of Venetian identity and culture. It is flown on public buildings and at festivals and events throughout the Veneto region of Italy.
The flag is also a popular symbol among Venetian diaspora communities around the world. It is often used to represent Venetian culture and heritage at cultural events and festivals.
The St. Mark 1659 flag is a rich and complex symbol with a long and storied history. It is a symbol of Venetian power, prestige, and identity. It is also a symbol of the Venetian people’s struggle for freedom and independence.
- Rough Tex (C)(R) 100D fabric for longer wear
- 4 rows of stitching on the fly
- UV block protected
- anti-rain and anti-acid protection
- excellent wind resistance compared to polyester
Our exclusive Rough Tex Fabric Finish surface treatment composition, coated textiles and flag fabrics, to enhance printing of designs and patterns; Fabric Finish treated to preserve color (UV Protection) dyes and inks to reduce fade; Flag Bunting Fabric that may or may not have printed patterns and designs for use in textile flag applications.
Made of durable and long-lasting Rough Tex fabric and solid brass grommets, this flag lasts much longer than our Standard flag. It has excellent strength retention under UV exposure, and high resistance to UV fading. The colors are deep, bright, and last over time due to the aniline dye process. One inch double edge fold around flag, with four rows of stitching on the fly edge. There reinforced stitching at the top and bottom of the fly edge of the flag.
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