19th Century nationalist flag

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by Jaume Ollé 28 October 1996

This flag, which is in the Sofia War Museum, was used in the 19th Century by Bulgarians fighting for independence from the Ottoman Empire.
Jaume Ollé, 28 October 1996

The inscription means "Freedom or Death!".
Vincent Morley, 26 January 1998

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