Ottoman Colonial Flag Printed by the British During the War

Thinking that they would win at the end of the First World War, England, whose every plan is meticulously worked out; He had even prepared the flags already. He even distributed them to the soldiers as gifts on handkerchiefs.

The most interesting detail of this gift is undoubtedly that it was designed before there was a win yet. It was the Ottoman colonial flag. If you are ready, at the end of our content “Fortunately, there was the Great Leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and his comrades in arms!” Let’s go into the details of this incident that you will ask.

A Turkish businessman discovered this flag by chance.

Oğuz Aydemir, one of the well-known names in the Turkish business world, is also a collector of silk souvenir handkerchiefs. This passion of his creates incredible details about the historical event. From the time of the First World War to the present He helped carry it.

In the handkerchief; In addition to geographical drawings of the area where the battle took place, There were also flags of some countries. The Ottoman colonial flag was one of them.

At the end of the First World War, the United Kingdom was planning to establish an Ottoman colony centered in Istanbul.

Gift tissues were distributed to the soldiers who participated in the Gallipoli Landing to establish a colony, through the Manchester Guardian newspaper. Along with the Australian and New Zealand flags on this silk handkerchief Ottoman colonial flag was also located.

if above “eclipse of moon and star” it said. If the War of Independence had not occurred or if we had been defeated after it, this flag would undoubtedly have been flying in the skies.

The British, who were sure that they would pass Çanakkale, had another move.

To neutralize the Ottoman currency, the British “Ottoman pound” One of them is worth 60 silver pennies, the other is worth 120 silver pennies; They printed banknotes similar to the Ottoman lira.

Although they tried to influence the local economy in this way, their plans did not work, and as a result of the Ottoman victory, this money was It was buried in history as a memory. For more detailed information on the subject, you can also take a look at our content below:

We commemorate Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and his comrades-in-arms, who sacrificed their lives for their country and flag, with respect and gratitude.