Flag of the Ottoman Empire - Historical Crescent Moon Symbol #1370858 (License: Personal Use)

This minimalist design represents the historical flag of the Ottoman Empire, widely used from the late 18th century onward. The black crescent moon, centered on a plain white field, symbolized Islam and sovereignty, becoming a potent emblem across the Muslim world. Its clean geometry and symbolic clarity made it influential in later national flags.

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