Flags of The Kingdoms of Naples and Sicily
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Pre-1738 flag of Naples
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Pre-1738 flag of Sicily
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1738–1806; 1815–1816
Flag changed after Charles became King of Naples and Sicily. Flag remained that of Sicily throughout the Napoleonic Wars and was reinstated as the flag of Naples after the war -
1806–1808
Flag of Naples changed after Joseph Bonaparte became king -
1808–1811
Flag of Naples changed after Joachim Murat became king -
1811–1815
Flag of Naples changed by Murat
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