The Voice of Vexillology, Flags & Heraldry

Sunday, February 18, 2018

Braille Letter Q Flag, Quebec

Q is the 17th letter of the alphabet, consequently the colours coded to 1 and 7 are used. Since red is the 1st colour of the spectrum it gets 1, while violet is the 7th colour. The Braille dots are in white since white is the assigned contrast indicator for red.

Braille Letter P Flag, Papa

Since P is the 16th letter of the alphabet it gets the colours coded to 1 and 6, which are red and indigo respectively. Remember that red is the 1st colour of the rainbow while indigo is the 6th colour of the rainbow.

Braille Letter O Flag, Oscar

Red is coded to 1 and blue is coded to 5. This represents the number 15, and the letter O is the 15th letter in the alphabet. Thus the Braille O flag is represented by the colours red and blue.

Braille Letter Flag N - November

The Letter N Braille flag is red and green. The first colour of the rainbow is red; consequently red is assigned the number one. Green is the fourth colour of the rainbow; consequently green is assigned the number four. The brl dots are white because white is the assigned contrast indicator.

Braille Letter M Flag, Mike

The colours red and yellow code for 1 and 3, which represent the 13th letter of the alphabet - M. One is red since its the first colour of the spectrum while yellow is the third colour of the spectrum.

Braille Letter L Flag, Lima

The Braille Letter L Flag is red and orange. Red is coded to one while orange is coded to orange. Together they make up the number 12, which is the number that L represents. The neat coincidence about the brl letter L is that the dot pattern mirrors the shape of a lower case L. But the bad thing about that is the confusion with the number 1. Is it a 1 or an l? What were they thinking! A possible solution would have the keys and computer display the lower case L as it is in cursive.

Braille Letter K Flag - Kilo

The Braille Letter K Flag is all red with the two dots associated with the letter K. Since K is the eleventh letter in the alphabet the coded numbers to 11 are all red.

Braille Letter J Flag, Juliet

The Braille J Flag is red and white. Since J is the 10th letter it is represented by the colours coded to red and white. Red is coded to one while white is coded to zero. Since red is the 1st colour of the rainbow it gets a 1.

Braille Letter I Flag - Igloo

The Braille Letter I Flag is mostly pink because the pink is assigned to the number 9 and I is the 9th letter in the alphabet.

Braille Letter H Flag - Hotel

The Braille Letter H flag is mostly black since the 8th position is assigned to the colour black, with its contrast indicator is white.

Braille Letter G Flag - Golf

The Braille Letter Flag for G is mostly violet. The reason being, violet is the 7th colour of the rainbow and G is the 7th letter of the alphabet.

Braille Letter F Flag - Foxtrot

Since indigo (dark blue) is the 6th colour of the rainbow and F is the 6th letter of the alphabet, the Braille Letter F flag is indigo (dark blue). The assigned contrast indicator for indigo is white, which is why white is included.

Braille Letter E Flag - Echo

Since E is the 5th letter of the alphabet and blue is the 5th colour of the rainbow, the Braille Letter E Flag is blue. Red is included since it is the assigned contrast indicator for azure-blue.

Braille Letter D Flag - Delta

Since green is the 4th colour of the rainbow and D is the 4th letter of the alphabet, the Braille Letter D Flag is mostly green. Yellow is included since it is the assigned contrast indicator for green.

Braille Letter C Flag - Charlie

Since yellow is the third colour of the rainbow and C is the third letter of the alphabet we have letter C Braille Flag. Blue is included as it is the assigned contrast indicator for Braille.

Braille Letter B Flag - Beta

The Braille Letter B Flag is mostly orange since orange is the second colour of the rainbow. Black is the assigned contrast indicator.

Braille Letter A Flag - Alpha

The Braille letter A-Alpha flag uses the first colour of the rainbow, since A is first and red is the first visible colour. The single dot represents the 1st position of the feels that any Braille:Night Writer-Reader will recognize.

Braille Flag Chart

Oddly it may seem strange to have a Braille Flag chart. But going back to Braille's roots it is a secret code made for people who could see, as the original form was known as knight writing for military operations so that one could read without light.

Braille flags follow the code set by standard Braille, but uses the colour code as established by the order of the rainbow.

Thursday, February 15, 2018

Vexilloids in Swiss Army Man - 2016

Red Pennant Type Tape Flag? Swiss Army Man 2016

Swiss Army Man is the unauthorized ninth Harry Potter movie, Harry Potter on The Isle of Loneliness, aka... Swiss Army Man. In this movie Harry Potter is magically transported through a trans-dimensional portal to another region of the Grand-Harry Potter Multiverse. Unfortunately when Potter crosses into this nearly Earth-like universe that is nearly parallel to our own universe, our heroic magician suffers from amnesia. The reason being is that Harry is under the spell of Horpus Corpus, which renders a person in to a quasi-deceased yet living state of animation. This spell was originally designed to turn people into secret undetectable weapons, since they would appear as lifeless corpses, during the Great War of Wizards and the Golden Compassers. Horpus Corpus gives the quasi-dead person certain superhuman abilities: a strong action karate strike, the capacity to store water in their lungs, the ability to shoot items from ones mouth like a bullet, and many other tactical uses. But there is one distinct and stinky side effect, an absurd amount of flatulence, which can be used as a flamethrower.

A Hand Made Craft Logo Harry Potter IX: Swiss Army Man

In this movie Harry befriends a socially shy person by the name of Hank. When Hank comes across Harry, Harry makes a noise when answering his name that sounds like "Manny." Since Harry is under the spell of Horpus Corpus, he can not recall his true name. Subsequently Harry allows Hank to call him Manny, which Harry comes to believe that is his name.

Overall Swiss Army Man: Harry Potter Episode IX is a fantastic visually stunning journey into the mind of man. Not your typically isle of survival movie. Nor does it bear resemblance to the other Harry Potter movies. However this film runs on the rhythm of a dream like self help movie for those on the lonely fringes of society. It is definitely a new, bold, fresh movie that breaks down the formulaic structure of Hollywood. It takes a big risk, yet this little gem has gone under the radar of most Potter heads.

The over arching theme is to choose life over suicide. Rather than being direct, the movie hooks you on the desperate situation of Hank. Later, the magic of the Harry Potter universe makes a thunderous entrance, as Harry's karmic, positive dharma comes to the aid of Hank. Most suicide prevention movies or P.S.A.s are way too direct and tacky, often ending up making the situation worse. But in Swiss Army Man, a new approach to choose life over death with a touch of Potter magic unhinged from J.K. Rowling makes itself present. The end result is to help another fellow human overcome the ugly pull of self inflicted death. In the end, love and friendship help save the day as in all Harry Potter movies. After saving this life, Harry's karmic dharma kicks in and sends him back to the portal, as propelled by his magically enchanted orifice.

It is rumored that a sequel is in production: Swiss Army Girl, which is to star Ms. Granger.

Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Terabithia Concept Art & Teribithian Vexilloid - Movie 2007

Flags on club houses and flags on castles are a must! In the movie Bridge to Terabithia, flags appear on the concept art within the movie and in the intro sequence. Here the imagination of a 5th grader runs wild!

Here is the professional concept art of the Terbithian Kingdom castle. Surely if this movie was made today, there would have been a video game adventure released. Oops, I said to much.

Here is the imagined Terabithian with vexillum in the traditional Roman Empire manner.

US Flag in Bridge to Terabithia 2008

The US flag appears in film Bridge to Terabithia 2007. It appears in several fashions. You can see on one of the history broadsides in the classroom.

A table top US flag appears on the teachers desk, next to the globe. Here the star of the movie Leslie Burke appears on her first day of school. In a way changing schools is like a jumping across the universe into another dimension, whereby bonds are broken and new ones are formed. Anyone who has changed school districts knows what this transdimensional feeling feels like.

Here is the US flag appears on dad's keys.

Arms for Terabithia - 2007

The arms of Terabithia from 2007 feature sword and pencil, with a winged foot. There were two versions of the shield. The first appeared on the Tree House Castle. One can just barely see the pencil and winged foot. It also had swords upon it.

After the safe bridge was complete, a new dazzling coat of arms was used, with a motto "Nothing Crushes Us."

The ending ember of love, hope, and friendship though the human hearts is theme of this book of the highest caliber.

Flags in Bridge to Terabithia - Movie 2007

The Bridge to Terabithia movie is based upon the book originally written in 1977 by Katherine Paterson. It was a cutting edge book for its time, and most importantly, it sewed a golden thread of hope in the wake of life lost for grieving children. The book touches upon the deepest and heartfelt themes of life, and provides a certain kind of refuge for the soul. The golden ember that shines brightest in this book is the imagination of childhood, underscored with friendship, set against the backdrop of bullying at school.

Paterson created a bridge of compassion for all and any to enter. Terabithia is a unique kingdom unbounded with love, creativity, and grace.

As with all 5th grades across the United States, the study of the 50 states and the 50 state flags are a focal point in all social studies classes. In the movie Bridge to Terabithia 2007 a few of the state flags can bee seen hanging on the wall.

The kids' drawing for the state flags of Hawaii, Washington State, New Mexico, Texas, North Carolina, Tennessee, Louisiana, Mississippi, Delaware, California can be easily discerned. Also included is the flag of Guam, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico. Just behind the teachers' head is the state flag of Maryland.

Saturday, February 3, 2018

Isle of Manhattan Flag

The fun flag for the Isle of Manhattan is based upon the flag of Man but with a twist. But instead of a leg, we have an arm holding a Manhattan cocktail. The Manhattan is a popular drink in the USA, iconic and moves in waves of popularity. It is a classic all American drink.

Although most people already know, Manhattan is an island. A river-bay, estuary island, an island that can tap both the power of the ocean and the might of the river.

Isle of Shikotan Flag

The Isle of Shikotan is in that twilight zone of nations in dispute like Palestine, Swian's Island, Northern Cyprus, and Transnistria. To be a nation, or not to be a nation- that is the question. A quote from England echoed to the Isle of Man, back upon the isles of Japan is the island of Shikotan. The only Japanese place to rhyme with Man. Most Japanese islands have to end in Shima.

Perhaps a trade is in order? A deal can be made? Maybe a small speck in the warm waters of the Pacific and be traded for a small speck in the Arctic Circle? Maybe there is room for Japan to join the Arctic Ocean Club? Maybe there is room for Russia in the deep blue warm pacific? Also note, Shikotan and the Habomai Islands were promised to be returned in the event of a final version of a peace treaty between Russia and Japan.

Nonetheless the flag for the Island of Shitokan is based upon the Isle of Man. Likewise the balance of powers is felt on this island. Instead of the powers of Ireland, Scotland, and England, Shikotan is balanced between the powers of Japan, Russia, and United States. However it is Japanese medieval knight armour that dominates the design. Those extra long teeth in the sandals are great for walking and fighting in the mud.

Friday, February 2, 2018

Isle of Lavan Flag

The Isle of Lavan flag is for a certain island in Persia. The three legs make good sense since Persia is in between the three worlds of Western Asia: Arabia, India, and Greater Turkey. The green slipper represents Arabs, the red slipper represents India, and the yellow slipper represents Turks.

Thursday, February 1, 2018

Isle of Iron Man Flag

The Isle of Iron Man is an American echo of the spirit from the Isle of Man. Like the Isle of Man Iron Man it shows a human form covered in an iron suit. But the suit for Iron Man is completely imaginary. Yet in the near future such magical types of 'armour' will certainly be created.

Isle of Saipan Flag

Just as the Isle of Man is an overlooked part of the UK, the Isle of Saipan is an overlooked part of the United States. Just north of Guam, Saipan is a part of the North Mariana Islands. Siapanians are as much American as are Manians of the Isle are Brits. So it seems fitting that similarly styled flags should united the lofty islands from one end of the Earth unto the other.

As was written by the fates and spirits of the Atlantic and Pacific, the youth of these isles are compelled to learn and speak of Shakespeare. As English was the chosen tongue so it is the collective will of the Anglo-Oriented World that youth must bend their ears to this dead ghost upon the command of community will. Nay they should learn of the poetic voices of Japan, China, Spain, France, or Korea. It's a funny connection that language has.

The three legs represent the native Chamorro and the three nations that have set foot and left their mark on these islands: Japan, Spain, and the United States.

Saipan is so off the radar that this spellcheck does not recognize it as a word!

Fun Isle of Arran Flag, Isle of Man Inspired Flag

The fun Isle of Arran flag is based upon the flag for the Isle of Man. Fate has it too that the Isle of Arran is north of Ilse of Man and once was previously united as the Kingdom of Isles.

Isle of Pac-Man, Digital Pac-Man Avatar

The Isle of Pac-Man Flag for the avatar that most of humanity controlled has a flag. The flag is based upon the Isle of Man which has three legs and pixel type script.

Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Isle of Puck-Man, aka the original Pac-Man

The Isle of Puck-Man flag takes the original Pac-Man, Puck-Man, and puts him in an Isle of Man echo.

Isle of Pac-Man Flag

The flag for the legendary Isle of Pac-Man is mostly yellow.

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Isle of Aquaman Flag

Aquaman is a man, subsequently the Isle of Aqua flag is possible since his superhero name ends with a man.

Isle of Batman Flag

The Isle of Batman flag is based upon the flag for the Isle of Man. However in this case the legs of the night's watchman is visible with his logo in the center.

Isle of He-Man Flag

He-Man was a core 1980s icon for American kids who grew up on television. Here the legs of this man is seen here in fashion that follows the Lesser Isles of Britain in the UK, the Isle of Man.