Flags
A flag is a piece of fabric (most often rectangular or quadrilateral) with a distinctive design and colours. It is used as a symbol, a signalling device, or for decoration. The term flag is also used to refer to the graphic design employed, and flags have evolved into a general tool for rudimentary signalling and identification, especially in environments where communication is challenging (such as the maritime environment, where semaphore is used). The study of flags is known as "vexillology" from the Latin vexillum, meaning "flag" or "banner". National flags are patriotic symbols with widely varied interpretations that often include …
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The National Archives · 1 January 1982 English
question what these forces are is given b y the flags that V? flutter on the masts of the ships of the …
The National Archives · 1 January 1982 Russian
A file of correspondence and reports concerning the Soviet attitude to the Falklands War. The documents cover Soviet statements on the crisis; Soviet appeals for a diplomatic solution; articles published …
AND FROM THE POPULATION OF BRITISH ORIGIN. THE FLAGS OF BRITAIN AND ARGENTINA WOULD HAVE FLOWN TOGETHER …
The National Archives · 1 January 1982 English
relevant correspondence B - D is attached at Flags B - D, and a copy of the draft has been sent to …
The National Archives · 1 January 1982 German
A file containing records of meetings of the Bonn Group of American, British, French, and West German officials to discuss Berlin. Subjects covered in these meetings included flights between Berlin …
The National Archives · 1 January 1982 English
nad noticed that some oi ceremonial East German flags around the city had lost their hfirmer, compasses … fovnd that tne Kuwaitis had converted West German flags by ironmg-on plastic transfers. 6. Visit of USSR …
The National Archives · 1 January 1982 English
sweeping up in black Volvos to pay their respects. Flags are at half-mast and photographs of Brezhnev were …
The National Archives · 1 January 1982 English
with the full authority of Monarch Airlines. I Flags therefore asked Mr Galgey for permission to give … ' • ' cc: • Miss P Braunton (with copies of Flags A-D) CAIR2, DOT * Miss K Himsworth " " " …
The National Archives · 1 January 1982 French
weather stations by the World Meteorological Organisation; Allied protests at the flying of East German flags on Soviet checkpoints around Berlin; and the extension of the European Convention on Extradition to …
British Embassy BONN ALLIED PROTEST ABOUT GDR FLAGS AT SOVIET CHECKPOINTS 1. In our telno 105 we reported … alter our policy of making a protest when GDR flags are raised, nor changing the text of the protest …
The National Archives · 1 January 1982 English
A file containing documents relating to the activities of LIVE OAK and Berlin contingency planning. Subjects covered in the file include the annual exercise "Steadfast 82", which took place in …
— — — — — — . LIVS OAK COSTS - R5VIS5D LIST OF FLAGS FOR 3rd DP AFT • I A - B 37^0 G4 Fin dated …
The National Archives · 1 January 1982 English
A file of correspondence and reports concerning defence and the peace movement in East Germany. The documents include a despatch titled "War and peace in the GDR", examining the country's …
despatch, and the reply we sent. These are at flags A, B and C. The reply at C was thinner than it …
