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The [[Corkonian Armed Forces (Cork Free State)|Corkonian Armed Forces]] of the time<ref>2021-2023</ref> made extensive use of the eagle, it was used in the logos, flags and unit insignias. Some units such as tank units had the eagle casted onto their vehicles. | The [[Corkonian Armed Forces (Cork Free State)|Corkonian Armed Forces]] of the time<ref>2021-2023</ref> made extensive use of the eagle, it was used in the logos, flags and unit insignias. Some units such as tank units had the eagle casted onto their vehicles. For the most part the usage of the eagle was merely mandatory as it was one of the national symbols of the state. The eagle first saw usage within the army being put on status and on signs. It additionally was paired with a four leaf clover<ref>Another symbol within [[Corcaigh|Cork]] and the [[Celtic Union]].</ref>. | ||
[[File:Screenshot_4957.png|270px|thumb|left|1st Platoon, 1st Tipperary Regiment street patrol in Bridgend]] | [[File:Screenshot_4957.png|270px|thumb|left|1st Platoon, 1st Tipperary Regiment street patrol in Bridgend]] | ||
Revision as of 10:32, 29 February 2024
The Corkonian Eagle was a largely used symbol within the Corkonian Free State[1] where it represented national unity, strength and ability. The eagle was heavily based of the German ww2 Reichsadler[2], the eagle itself saw heavy usage in all forms of the political and civilian sector.
Usage
Military
![Airforce insignia[3]](/wiki/index.php/File:Cork_Airforce_insignia_from_the_Free_State.png)
![Army insignia[4]](/wiki/index.php/File:Army_insignia_during_free_state.png)
![Navy insignia[5]](/wiki/index.php/File:Cork_navy_insignia_during_free_state.png)
The Corkonian Armed Forces of the time[6] made extensive use of the eagle, it was used in the logos, flags and unit insignias. Some units such as tank units had the eagle casted onto their vehicles. For the most part the usage of the eagle was merely mandatory as it was one of the national symbols of the state. The eagle first saw usage within the army being put on status and on signs. It additionally was paired with a four leaf clover[7].
- ↑ A dictorial period of Cork reigning from 2021-2023.
- ↑ From 1933-45.
- ↑ Used only in the Cork Free State.
- ↑ Used only in the Cork Free State.
- ↑ Used only in the Cork Free State.
- ↑ 2021-2023
- ↑ Another symbol within Cork and the Celtic Union.