Way too detailed. The coat of arms has tiny elements, including two human figures, tools, and a tree, which are nearly impossible to make out from a distance.
2. Turkmenistan
Complex and cluttered. The green field with a vertical carpet design, five intricate medallions, a crescent moon, and five stars makes it overly busy.
3. Afghanistan
Just black Arabic text on a plain white field. Violates nearly all flag principles — hard to recognise, not symbolic through imagery, and looks like a surrender flag from a distance.
4. Guatemala
Includes a detailed coat of arms with a scroll, rifles, and a bird. It’s overloaded and not simple enough to be effective at a distance.
5. Saudi Arabia
Contains text (the Shahada) and a sword — both discouraged in vexillology. Also cannot be flown at half-mast due to religious rules.
Five small blue stars arranged in an X are hard to see; design lacks uniqueness and looks similar to Nicaragua and El Salvador, despite the colour modification.
7. Mozambique
The inclusion of an AK-47, a hoe, and a book makes it unique but jarring — overly literal and militaristic.
8. Spain
The coat of arms is highly detailed, not easily recognisable or reproducible from a distance.
9. Sri Lanka
Striking, but extremely complex — lion, sword, four bo leaves, multiple colors and borders. Not simple or easily recognisable when small.
10. Paraguay
Different design on front and back — one side shows a national emblem, the other a treasury seal. This is almost unique, but creates confusion and breaks the norm of one coherent design.
1. Belize
Way too detailed. The coat of arms has tiny elements, including two human figures, tools, and a tree, which are nearly impossible to make out from a distance.
2. Turkmenistan
Complex and cluttered. The green field with a vertical carpet design, five intricate medallions, a crescent moon, and five stars makes it overly busy.
3. Afghanistan
Just black Arabic text on a plain white field. Violates nearly all flag principles — hard to recognise, not symbolic through imagery, and looks like a surrender flag from a distance.
4. Guatemala
Includes a detailed coat of arms with a scroll, rifles, and a bird. It’s overloaded and not simple enough to be effective at a distance.
5. Saudi Arabia
Contains text (the Shahada) and a sword — both discouraged in vexillology. Also cannot be flown at half-mast due to religious rules.
6. Honduras
Five small blue stars arranged in an X are hard to see; design lacks uniqueness and looks similar to Nicaragua and El Salvador, despite the colour modification.
7. Mozambique
The inclusion of an AK-47, a hoe, and a book makes it unique but jarring — overly literal and militaristic.
8. Spain
The coat of arms is highly detailed, not easily recognisable or reproducible from a distance.
9. Sri Lanka
Striking, but extremely complex — lion, sword, four bo leaves, multiple colors and borders. Not simple or easily recognisable when small.
10. Paraguay
Different design on front and back — one side shows a national emblem, the other a treasury seal. This is almost unique, but creates confusion and breaks the norm of one coherent design.