The alternating white and blue stripes are reported to represent the nine syllables with the phrase "Eleftheria i thanatos" ("Liberty or Dying"), a well known motto in the Greek War of Independence. Throughout the Kingdom of Greece, a crown was included in the centre with the cross. Flag of Munster https://gregoryzjqzg.csublogs.com/39920490/not-known-facts-about-medieval-banner-designs