Flag of Ethiopia - Historical Flags

Before the rectangular flag was created, Ethiopia flew three coloured pennants. The red was then at the top.

The flag with the Lion of Judah (1897–1974). It remains popular with the Rastafari movement and people loyal to Haile Selassie.

War Ensign of the Ethiopian Navy (1955–1974), was based upon the Blue Ensign.

Flag of Ethiopia (1974–1975), modified after Haile Selassie's overthrow by removing the crown from the lion's head and by changing the Cross finial to a Spear point.

The official flag under the Derg (1975–1987), essentially the Imperial flag without the lion. It was seen more than the state flag.

The state flag under the Derg (1975–1987). Rarely seen, and a forerunner to the flag introduced in 1987.

The flag of the People's Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (1987–1991) introduced the current ratio of 1:2.

The flag of the Transitional Government of Ethiopia (1991–1996). It is the same as the 1975–1987 official flag, except for the ratio. It is still widely seen today.

The flag from 1996 to August 2009. Its central disc is smaller than in the current flag.

The current flag