The alternating white and blue stripes are explained to stand for the 9 syllables on the phrase "Eleftheria i thanatos" ("Independence or Death"), a popular motto in the Greek War of Independence. In the course of the Kingdom of Greece, a crown was included during the centre in the cross. https://emilianogsbhr.imblogs.net/82986922/not-known-factual-statements-about-medieval-banner-designs-sprial