The Secret History Behind Egypt's Flag

Egypt's flag carries a golden eagle at its heart — the Eagle of Saladin, a symbol that has watched over the nation through centuries of history, named for the 12th-century sultan who founded the Ayyubid dynasty and became one of the most celebrated figures in the region's history.

The three stripes beneath it each carry their own weight: red for the revolution, white for the peace that followed, black for the dark days the nation left behind. Egypt declared its independence on February 28, 1922 — the date printed on every Egypt design in our catalog.

A flag where an ancient symbol of leadership watches over a modern story of revolution, peace, and everything Egypt has moved past to get there.

See the Egypt — Pharaoh's Legacy Tee → · Browse the North Africa collection → — or explore the story behind any other country's flag on our free Flag Story Cards page.

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