The national flag of the Union of South Africa (1928-1961), and then the Republic of South Africa (1961-1994).
| Union of South Africa flag | |
|---|---|
| South Africa , South Africa (1961-1994) | |
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| Proportion |  2: 3 |
Combined the flags of all the states that ever owned the territory of South Africa: Flag of the prince - symbolizing the Netherlands ; Union Jack - symbolizing the British Empire ; Flag of the Orange Free State - symbolizing the Orange Free State ; Flag of Transvaal - symbolizing the Republic of Transvaal .
For many South Africans, this flag is a symbol of apartheid .