French Government Affirms Exclusive Use of Tricolore for New Caledonia in International Sports

JANUARY 15, 2025 — The French Ministry of Sports has clarified that the tricolore is the sole flag to be used for international sports competitions involving New Caledonia, following a query by Deputy Nicolas Metzdorf, reports Radio1 Tahiti. This decision underscores ongoing debates over the use of the pro-independence Kanak and Socialist National Liberation Front…

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WWII Handcrafted Flag Flown in Strasbourg to Mark Liberation’s 80th Anniversary

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 — Today, a historic hand-sewn flag was raised on the spire of Strasbourg Cathedral during events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the city’s liberation in 1944, Le Monde reports. This symbolic act recreated the daring ascent of Maurice Lebrun, a soldier in the 1st Moroccan Spahi Marching Regiment (1er R.M.S.M.), who scaled…

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New Flag to Honor WWII’s 2nd Moroccan Infantry Division

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 — Arcey will commemorate the 80th anniversary of its liberation on November 15, 1944, with the unveiling of a new flag honoring the now-dissolved 2nd Moroccan Infantry Division (2e Division marocaine d’infanterie), L’Est Républicain reports. The flag, based on the division’s historic insignia, was designed this year under the guidance of Arcey’s…

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Gendarmerie in Morbihan, Brittany Gets New Emblem Based on the Breton Flag

OCTOBER 23, 2024 — The gendarmerie in Morbihan, Brittany, has introduced a new emblem for its Centre d’opérations et de renseignement de la gendarmerie (CORG) personnel, reported Ouest-France. The emblem incorporates the flag of Brittany, symbolizing regional pride, alongside the iconic Carnac stones, representing the area’s rich heritage. It also features a lighthouse, reflecting the…

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Brittany Delegation Presents Special Flag in Canada to Commemorate Shared History

OCTOBER 15, 2024 — A delegation from Gourin, Brittany, returned on Sunday, October 13, from a trip to Alberta, Canada, to commemorate the 110th anniversary of the founding of Gourin, Alberta, reported Le Télégramme. The names of the two towns are no coincidence. In 1914, Joseph and Marie-Louise Ulliac left their home in Gourin, Brittany,…

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