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[[File:Blue star.svg|alt=Typical rendition of the blue star.|thumb|180x180px|Typical rendition of the blue star.]] | |||
The '''Blue Star''', sometimes called the '''Gestachian Star''' (<big><span style="color: #003380ff">★</span></big>) is a {{wp|national symbol}} of Gestachia. It is a five-pointed and filled star that is almost always navy blue. It is associated with the Gestachian people and socialism in Gestachia. | The '''Blue Star''', sometimes called the '''Gestachian Star''' (<big><span style="color: #003380ff">★</span></big>) is a {{wp|national symbol}} of Gestachia. It is a five-pointed and filled star that is almost always navy blue. It is associated with the Gestachian people and socialism in Gestachia. | ||
Offically the blue star symbolizes guidance, protection, socialism in Gestachia, and not any particular star. | Offically the blue star symbolizes guidance, protection, socialism in Gestachia, and not any particular star. | ||
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The symbol was widely used in the [[Republic of Gestachia]] until 1919 when the government banned the symbol, as part of a larger cultural reform program aimed at removing elements of Gestachian culture that was seen as encouraging revolutionary spirit. | The symbol was widely used in the [[Republic of Gestachia]] until 1919 when the government banned the symbol, as part of a larger cultural reform program aimed at removing elements of Gestachian culture that was seen as encouraging revolutionary spirit. | ||
When the [[Gestachian Revolution]] broke out in 1926 Gestachian socialists decided to use the blue star as part of their insignia due its symbolism of guidance and protection and its popularity. The blue star can be widely seen today and is typically used in place of the {{wp|Red Star}} | When the [[Gestachian Revolution]] broke out in 1926 Gestachian socialists decided to use the blue star as part of their insignia due its symbolism of guidance and protection and its popularity. The blue star can be widely seen today and is typically used in place of the {{wp|Red Star}}. Unlike most renditions of the blue star, Socialist Gestachia's naval flags has the star as a cyan color, this is for high visablity. | ||
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File:Old flag of the GRWA.svg|Old flag of the [[Gestachian Red Workers' Army]]. | |||
File:GRAF.svg|Roundel of the Gestachian Red AirForce. | |||
File:Gestachian_Flag.svg|National flag of Socialist Gestachia. | |||
File:Flag of the Gestachian Space Program.svg|Flag of the [[Gestachian Space Program]]. | |||
File:Emblem-Badge of the MSIIS.svg|Badge/Emblem of the [[Ministry of State, Internal, and Interior Security of the People's Republic of Socialist Gestachia|Ministry of State, Internal, and Interior Security]]. | |||
File:Emblem of the Gestachian Space Program.svg|Emblem of the [[Gestachian Space Program]]. | |||
File:Gestachian Civil Defense.svg|Emblem of the [[Department of Civil Defense of the MSIIS]] and the roundel of civil defense aircraft. | |||
File:Gestachian civil air ensign.svg|Civil air ensign of Socialist Gestachia. | |||
File:Civil jack of Socialist Gestachia.svg|Civil jack of Socialist Gestachia, note the cyan star. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
Revision as of 00:23, 25 April 2024
The Blue Star, sometimes called the Gestachian Star (★) is a national symbol of Gestachia. It is a five-pointed and filled star that is almost always navy blue. It is associated with the Gestachian people and socialism in Gestachia. Offically the blue star symbolizes guidance, protection, socialism in Gestachia, and not any particular star.
History
It is not well known well known where the blue star came from, archaeological finds has shown that the symbol has existed since at least the 10th century.
Modern usage
The symbol was widely used in the Republic of Gestachia until 1919 when the government banned the symbol, as part of a larger cultural reform program aimed at removing elements of Gestachian culture that was seen as encouraging revolutionary spirit.
When the Gestachian Revolution broke out in 1926 Gestachian socialists decided to use the blue star as part of their insignia due its symbolism of guidance and protection and its popularity. The blue star can be widely seen today and is typically used in place of the Red Star. Unlike most renditions of the blue star, Socialist Gestachia's naval flags has the star as a cyan color, this is for high visablity.
Old flag of the Gestachian Red Workers' Army.
Roundel of the Gestachian Red AirForce.
National flag of Socialist Gestachia.
Flag of the Gestachian Space Program.
Badge/Emblem of the Ministry of State, Internal, and Interior Security.
Emblem of the Gestachian Space Program.
Emblem of the Department of Civil Defense of the MSIIS and the roundel of civil defense aircraft.
Civil air ensign of Socialist Gestachia.
Civil jack of Socialist Gestachia, note the cyan star.
