Flag of Ethiopia - Historical Flags

Historical Flags

  • Before the rectangular flag was created, Ethiopia flew three coloured pennants. The red was then at the top.

  • The flag with the Lion of Judah (1897–1974). It remains popular with the Rastafari movement and people loyal to Haile Selassie.

  • War Ensign of the Ethiopian Navy (1955–1974), was based upon the Blue Ensign.

  • Flag of Ethiopia (1974–1975), modified after Haile Selassie's overthrow by removing the crown from the lion's head and by changing the Cross finial to a Spear point.

  • The official flag under the Derg (1975–1987), essentially the Imperial flag without the lion. It was seen more than the state flag.

  • The state flag under the Derg (1975–1987). Rarely seen, and a forerunner to the flag introduced in 1987.

  • The flag of the People's Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (1987–1991) introduced the current ratio of 1:2.

  • The flag of the Transitional Government of Ethiopia (1991–1996). It is the same as the 1975–1987 official flag, except for the ratio. It is still widely seen today.

  • The flag from 1996 to August 2009. Its central disc is smaller than in the current flag.

  • The current flag

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