Custom Miniature Accessory Details
Item Name / Model: Miniature National Flag of Ireland (Irish Tricolour) Assembly Item Type: Handheld Accessory / Diorama Prop
Item Description: This is a single custom-crafted accessory assembly designed specifically for brick block figures and dioramas. The item is a highly detailed, miniature replica of the national flag of Ireland mounted on a pole.
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Flag Component: The flag features a classic vertical tricolor design consisting of three equal bands: green at the hoist (flagpole side), white in the center (which blends into the background in this specific display), and orange at the fly (outer edge). The surface has a smooth, textured finish.
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Hardware & Fit: The flag piece is firmly secured to a standard cylindrical black flagpole using two specialized grey clip attachments. The diameter of the black pole is perfectly scaled to snap securely into the C-shaped hand of a standard block character, allowing them to hold it as a standard-bearer or flag raiser. (Note: The square grey base plate shown at the bottom is typically a display stand and can be detached so the figure can actually hold the pole in field dioramas).
Historical Background: This accessory accurately replicates the national flag of the Republic of Ireland, affectionately known as the Irish Tricolour (Bratach na hÉireann). The flag was gifted to Thomas Francis Meagher in 1848 by a group of sympathetic French women, inspired by the French tricolor. It was later raised above the General Post Office in Dublin during the 1916 Easter Rising and officially adopted by the Irish Republic during the War of Independence in 1919. The colors carry a profound message of unity: the green represents the older Gaelic and Irish nationalist tradition (predominantly Catholic), the orange represents the supporters of William of Orange (the Protestant tradition), and the white in the center signifies a lasting truce, peace, and hopeful union between these two historically opposed communities. This custom miniature piece is an excellent accessory for builders looking to construct modern European dioramas, historical independence scenes, international diplomatic settings, or Saint Patrick’s Day displays.


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