AOF - French West Africa Historical Flag and Colonial Legacy #1908474 (License: Personal Use)

This image displays the official emblem of Afrique Occidentale Française (AOF), the French colonial federation in West Africa from 1895 to 1960. The design integrates the vertical blue, white, and red stripes of the French flag in the upper-left corner, symbolizing French sovereignty, while the large “AOF” letters on a deep blue field denote the administrative entity. It was used on official documents, banners, and insignia during the colonial era.

Used in historical articles, educational resources, museum exhibits, or digital archives about French colonialism in Africa; targets users researching decolonization, African history, or political symbolism.