Falange

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Also known as Falange Española. Former Spanish Fascist Party, founded in 1933 by José Antonio Primo de Rivera (1903–1936), son of military ruler Miguel Primo de Rivera. It was closely modelled in programme and organization on the Italian fascists and on the Nazis. In 1937, when Franco assumed leadership, it was declared the only legal party, and altered its name to Traditionalist Spanish Phalanx.

The flag uses the pan-Arab colours. The design may have been inspired by the pre-1958 Iraqi flag. Effective date: 24 November 1961. >>