National Flag and Arms

[Vladimir Vova Ochiuriushka]

From this day forward, the Colish coat of arms will be:



As opposed to the Former Coat of Arms which is:



And the flag shall be:



As opposed to the Old Flag which is:

[Grand Marshal Xenofontov]

NICE!!!

[Vladimir Vova Ochiuriushka]

Look at the new Coat of Arms! Thanks to the great MNN College of Arms, controlled by William Tomsett. I believe he painted the Coat of Arms also.

[St. Fenix]

A very interesting pair of symbols I must say.

The Flag is interesting looking, but I am somewhat confused as to the status of a Coat of Arms for a Communist nation.

Kampong began the process of creating one for itself not that long ago, however when we went over the Teachings of Marx (Lenin says something about it as well) we had this to say about it:

National animals are the modern-day versions of heraldry. Animals played a big role in Feudal European politics because they were recognizable on shields and there were many infinite ways to depict them, whereas simple designs consisting of lines and shapes were relatively limited. As feudalism made way for nationalism, "national" animals took the place of the heraldric shield and became symbols of national pride and power--ie, power over another nation, state, etc.

We as Marxists must adhere to a doctrine of egalitarianism and equality. Such a symbol could be embodied in a star, a cruciform, even the state seal. In addition, historically, nations which have ascribed to Marxian politics have not used national animals or other such heraldric symbols. Perhaps because most of us are of the Western, post-colonial world, we are not as intuned to the pride and conflict behind symbols such as a national animal or colors as one would be from a European background.

Although I don't mean to imply nor force any of Marx's ideas on your nation, if you wish to pursue true Socialism or Communism it may not be a bad idea to think about it.

-St. Fenix

[Vladimir Vova Ochiuriushka]

Thanks for taking an interest. I'll bring it up with the VP and when Kremlin reopens on the 30th of this month, we'll either get it changed or keep it. Thanks again.

[Grand Marshal Xenofontov]

Your guidence is most valuable.

[St. Fenix]

of course, its only a minor thing to help out with a few quotes from Marx.

I do hope to be of much assistance to the USSC. And I believe that this may be a good start. I also like your national motto, that particular Soviet Anthem is my favorite

-St. Fenix

[Vladimir Vova Ochiuriushka]

There has been a change in the Arms - see above.

[Ivan Gregorovich]

COOL!

Out of curiosity, what do the six gold stars mean?
Where there six Colish republics?

[Vladimir Vova Ochiuriushka]

I didn't design the flag, but I'll take it up with the founder of the nation. He's bound to know. To my knowledge, there have only ever been 3 Colish Soviet States - Col, Beloprussia and Ertia, with Xephkilon being a Colony. As I say, I'll see what I can find out. It seems there is more to Col's past than it first seems!

[Vladimir Vova Ochiuriushka]

There is a new flag up Comrades!

Redesigned by myself and Vadjim Ivanov, there are now 4 Stars representing the 4 SSRs of the USSC, and the whole thing is more graphically and aesthetically pleasing. Well done to Comrade Vadjim for drawing it up!

[Grand Marshal Xenofontov]

This is good news comrades, well done to you both, you should be commissioned as official Flag and Standards Designer.

[Vladimir Vova Ochiuriushka]

Please, I deserve not this Honour. However perhaps you and I might be able to decide on a fitting title for Vadjim later.

[vadjimivanov]

I know I am so gooooooodddd...Nah!

Maybe I'll set up a tutorial how I made the flag:

be warned it is simple tech namely:
internet (for the black star, symbol of the south african communist party)
word (for the stars)
paint (programme of course) to finish it all up.
oh...and infranview to convert the bitmap to a gif graphic.