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by Zachary Harden, 9 December 2018
This flag was seen at a flag dealer in Yangon. It is either a Myanmar Army
cavalry or artillery flag. The manufacturer pointed to a picture of an army tank
and indicated the flag belonged with tanks. I'm not completely sure what that
meant. I did see this flag flying at an army base.
Clay Moss, 25 June 2003
This flag was seen at a flag dealer in Yangon. It was described as the
Myanmar Army Engineer's flag. However, the emblem looks more like an artillery
emblem.
Clay Moss, 25 June 2003
This badge is worn by Engineers. The British Army uses it as a beret badge for
their Royal Engineers officers. A similar badge is used by the Royal Artillery,
but not as a beret badge and the number of flames differ. The "flames" of the
"grenade fired proper" on this flag appear larger than the British version
though.
The colours on the flag are those worn as a stable-belt by the British Royal
Engineers. Other armies with British links use similar.
Mike Fraser-Brenchley, 16 January 2004
This flag was described to me as the "409th". The Bamar numbers 4, 0, 9 are
placed in the circle in a sort of fancy form so that they'll conform to the
circle. Perhaps this flag is the 409th Army, 409th Battalion, 409th
Brigade,
or 409th Division. I'm not certain. I do know there are numerous samples
of
flags like this one. Click here to see a photo of the book of badges
from which this flag derived, as explained to me. This flag measured 36 x 65. I
saw
several flags like this one around the country.
Clay Moss, 28 June 2003
This particular flag had everyone at a loss for words. The emblem in the
middle is a Bamar "8". Maybe this is the 8th Army.
Clay Moss, 4 July 2003
image by Ivan Sache and António Martins-Tuválkin, 11 May 2017
This flag was described as the Myanmar "CID" flag. I have no clue what "CID"
stands for. The blue stripe at the hoist is dark blue while the stripe on the
fly end is Fiji or RAF blue.
Clay Moss, 27 June 2003
This is probably the Central Intelligence Department. My trusted Jane's
Defence Glossary has both CIA and ID. The colours of the flag suggest that it is
probably part of the defence force.
Miles Li, 27 June 2003
source; by Zachary Harden, 30 March 2024
Flags of All Nations (HMSO 1958) shows this flag as "army senior officer".
It is not clear if it is still in use.
Miles Li, 14 February 2004
This flag can still be attested circa 2000.
Jaume Ollé, 15 February 2004
Now, this flag is a ceremonial guidon used by horseback during the annual armed forces day
parades in Myanmar. There are patterns for the navy and air force as
well. (source)
Zachary Harden, 9 December 2018