The following is a list of flags used by Yemen throughout its history.

National flag FlagDateUseDescriptionReference(s) 1990–Present Flag of the Republic of Yemen A horizontal triband of red, white and black

Presidential flag FlagDateUseDescriptionReference(s) 1990–Present Presidential Flag of Yemen A horizontal triband of red, white and black with the national emblem in the canton.

Regional flags (proposed, not official) FlagDateUseDescriptionReference(s) 1990–Present Flag of Aden Region A horizontal triband of blue, white and blue with a red trapezoid based on the hoist side. 1990–Present Flag of Azal Region A horizontal bicolor of green and white with the Yemenite tricolor in the white band. 1990–Present Flag of Hadramaut Region A horizontal triband of green, white and blue with a vertical red stripe on the hoist side and a tree in the center. 1990–Present Flag of Janad Region A horizontal triband of red, blue and yellow. 1990–Present Flag of Saba Region A horizontal triband of green (upper), white and green with six golden vertical bars in the center. 1990–Present Flag of Tihama Region A horizontal triband of light blue, white and green.

Military flags FlagDateUseDescriptionReference(s) 1990–Present Flag of the Yemeni Interior Ministry A blue field with The Ministry's Emblem in the center. 1964–Present Flag of the Yemeni Republican Guard A diagonal bicolor of orange and blue with the Republican Guard's emblem in the center. 1980–Present Flag of the Yemeni Special Security Forces A blue field with The Security Forces' emblem in the center. 1990–Present Flag of the Yemeni Armed Forces A horizontal triband of red, white and black with the Armed Forces' emblem in the canton corner. 1990–Present Flag of the Yemeni Army A red field with the national flag in the canton corner, and the Emblem of the Yemeni Armed Forces centered on the fly side. 1990–Present Flag of the Yemeni Navy A blue field with the national flag in the canton corner, and the emblem of the Yemeni Navy centered on the fly side. 1990–Present Flag of the Yemeni Air Force A sky blue field with the national flag in the canton corner, and the emblem of the Yemeni Air Force centered on the fly side.

Political flags FlagDateUseDescriptionReference(s) 1978–Present Flag of the Yemeni Socialist Party A light blue field with a red star in the center. 1982–Present Flag of the General People's Congress A blue field with a brown horse in the center.Flag of the Yemeni Congregation for Reform (Islah) PartyA dark blue field with a white sun shining in the center. 1951–Present Flag of the Ba'ath Party A horizontal triband of black, white and green with a red triangle on the hoist side. 1994–Present The Sarkha of the Houthis A white field with a green border and a green and red Arabic script.

Historical flags Kingdom of Yemen

FlagDateUseDescriptionReference(s) 1918 - 1923 Flag of the Kingdom of Yemen A simple red field 1923 - 1927 Flag of the Kingdom of Yemen A red field with a white Shahadah 1927 - 1970 Flag of the Kingdom of Yemen A red field with five stars and a sword in the center.

Baidah Sultanate FlagDateUseDescriptionReference(s) 1636 - 1930 Flag of the Baidah Sultanate A horizontal triband of white, red and black with a crescent moon in the canton.

Sultanate of Lahej FlagDateUseDescriptionReference(s) 1728–1967 Flag of the Sultanate of Lahej A vertical bicolor of red and white with 2 crossed Jambiyas and a spear on the red stripe.

British Rule FlagDateUseDescriptionReference(s)Flags of The Federation of South Arabia 1937 - 1963 Flag of the Aden Colony A Blue Ensign with the Union Jack at the canton, defaced with the badge of Aden. 1962 - 1967 Flag of the Federation of South Arabia A horizontal triband of black, green and blue, separated by two golden stripes and a crescent moon with star in the center. ? - 1967 Flag of the Alawi Sheikhdom A red field with white text ? - 1967 Flag of the Aqrabi Sheikhdom A red field with white text ? - 1967 Flag of the Lower Aulaqi Sultanate 1963 - 1967 Flag of the State of Aden A horizontal triband of blue (upper), white and blue; with a red trapezium based on the hoist side and a green star in the center. 1839 - 1967 Flag of the Emirate of Beihan A horizontal triband of brown, green and yellow with a red triangle on the hoist side, which contains a crescent moon inside. 1839 - 1967 Flag of the Emirate of Dhala A horizontal bicolor of red and green with a black crescent moon and star in the center. 1839 - 1967 Flag of the Fadhli Sultanate A horizontal triband of black, green and blue with a crescent moon with star in the center. 1839 - 1967 Flag of Lower Yafa A horizontal triband of black, white and green 1872 - 1967 Flag of the Sultanate of Lahej A vertical bicolor of red and white with 2 crossed swords and a spear on the red stripe. 1839 - 1967 Flag of Wahidi Haban A horizontal triband of green, yellow and blue with a red vertical stripe on the hoist side, which contains a crescent moon and star inside and 2 crossed swords in the center. 1839 - 1967 Flag of Dathina A horizontal bicolor of blue and green with a crescent moon in the center and 3 stars. 1839 - 1967 Flag of Haushabi A horizontal triband of green, yellow and blue with a red star in the center.Flags of The Protectorate of South Arabia 1839 - 1967 Flag of Kathiri A horizontal triband of yellow (upper), green and yellow with a red triangle on the hoist side which contains 3 stars inside. 1880 - 1939 Flag of Qu'aiti A red field with a white stripe on the hoist side. 1939 - 1967 Flag of Qu'aiti A horizontal triband of red, yellow and blue with 2 blue discs and one green disc which contains 1 tower each disc. 1839 - 1967 Flag of the Mahra Sultanate A horizontal triband of green, white and red with a black crescent moon and star in the center. 1839 - 1967 Flag of Wahidi Balhaf A horizontal triband of green, yellow and blue with a red vertical stripe on the hoist side, which contains a crescent moon and star inside. 1839 - 1967 Flag of Upper Yafa A horizontal bicolor of orange and green with a crescent moon and a sword in the center.

Yemen Arab Republic FlagDateUseDescriptionReference(s) 1962 - 1990 Flag of the Yemen Arab Republic A horizontal tricolour of red, white, and black with a green five-pointed star in the center.

South Yemen

FlagDateUseDescriptionReference(s) 1967–1990 Flag of South Yemen A horizontal tricolour of red, white and black with a sky-blue triangle with a tilted red star (the emblem of the Yemeni Socialist Party) at the hoist. 1967–1990 Presidential flag of South Yemen A horizontal tricolour of red, white and black with a sky-blue triangle with a tilted red star at the hoist and the coat of arms in the canton.1978–1990Flag of the ruling party

See also

Flag of Yemen Emblem of Yemen

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