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Pictorial History of Iranian Flags
Iran Flags' History
a book by Ahreeman X

Chapter Three
Iran's Pahlavi Imperial Flags

Flag of Reza Shah The Great (1933 AD - 1964 AD)
Pahlavi Dynasty: 1925 AD - 1979 AD
The Lion and Sun Flag of Reza Shah The Great (1933 - 1964). His Majesty Reza Shah The Great, Pahlavi I, Father of Nation, Founder and Head of The Pahlavi Dynasty has set this flag as the very essence and fabric of the Iranian Pride and Glory since 1933. The Lion and Sun Emblem has 8000 years old roots dating back to the very first Persian Civilization of Shush. This specific flag were used from 1933 until 1964.

Flag of Reza Shah The Great, Square Standard (1933 - 1964)

Imperial Flag with Pahlavi Crown (1964 - 1979)
Lion and Sun flag of Mohamad Reza Shah Pahlavi (1964 - 1979). The Lion and Sun with Pahlavi Crown were used as an official version of the Iranian Flag during the reign of Alahazrat Homayoun Shahanshah Aryamehr, Pahlavi II. This version had replaced the original flag from 1964 till 1979.

Imperial Flag of Iran, 2nd Standard (1964 - 1979)
This was the 2nd version of the Imperial Flag during 1964 - 1979.

Flag of The Lion and Sun, The modern version
The Final Version of The Imperial Iranian Flag. The Official and Eternal Flag of Iran held valuable by Iranians. Green for Fertility of Iranian Lands and Hospitality of Iranian People, White for Peaceful Nature of the Iranians, Red for the readiness of Iranians for battle, sacrifice and bloodshed to save the Mother Land, in times of invasion and war. In the center of the flag, the eternal Persian Lion, Holy Sun (Mitra) and The Sword. This flag is The Official Modern Iranian National Flag.

Large Animated Flag of Iran with Pole and Curved Sword

Small Animated Flag of Iran with Pole and Curved Sword

Large Animated Flag of Iran without the Pole and with the Curved Sword

Small Animated Flag of Iran without the Pole and with the Curved Sword

Flag of The Original Old Persian Glory
Green, White and Red are the national colors and along with The Lion and Sun 8000 years old Emblem, they make up the pattern for The Iranian Flag. The Lion and Sun is an ancient symbol. The Sword has been added to the logo, in a later era. Long Live Old Glory.

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