Poster of The Freedom Flags of the Boer Republics c.1980

This poster, titled "Vryheidsvlaae van die Boererepublieke" (Freedom Flags of the Boer Republics), serves as a visual historical record of flags associated with South African history and Boer independence movements.

A powder horn is pictured on the top left, and a wagon wheel (associated with the Great Trek) is on the top right.

The flags range chronologically from early Dutch colonial influence to the mid-20th century national flag:

• Nederlandse Prinsevlag (1570): The Dutch Prince's Flag.

• Verenigde Oos-Indiese Kompanjie (VOC - 1602): The flag of the Dutch East India Company.

• Swellendamse en Graaff-Reinet Republieke (1795): Flags from early short-lived Boer republics.

• Ou Voortrekkervlag (1836): The flag used during the Great Trek.

• Republiek Natalia (1839): The flag of the short-lived Boer republic in modern-day KwaZulu-Natal.

• Transvaalse Vierkleur (1857): The iconic four-color flag of the South African Republic.

• Oranje Vrystaat (1854): The flag of the Orange Free State.

• Pres. Burgersvlag (1874): An alternative flag for the Transvaal introduced by President Thomas François Burgers.

• Vryheid (1879) / De Nieuwe Republiek (1884): Flags from smaller Boer states.

• Stellaland (1882) and Goosen (1882): Flags representing republics established in the former Bechuanaland border region.

• Republiek van Suid-Afrika (1927 / 1961): The national flag of South Africa used from 1928 until 1994.

Historical Significance

This poster is a commemorative piece to illustrate the progression of Boer identity and political sovereignty in South Africa through their vexillological history.

Creases and minor surface wear.

440mm x 600mm

R1,250