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image by Olivier Touzeau, 29 April 2007
MNDF (website) succeeded the National Security Service (NSS). The MDNF flag (photo by Jaume Ollé) is horizontally divided white (or grey, if there is any vexillological continuity between the NSS and the MNDF) and black with the MNDF badge in the middle.
Olivier Touzeau, 29 April 2007
A picture of the flag of the Maldives
National Defence Force confirms the ongoing use of this flag:
https://www.facebook.com/IndiraGandhiMemorialHospital
Paul Bassinson,
16 July 2023
The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) is the national military
responsible for defending the security and sovereignty of the Maldives. It is
primarily responsible per the constitution to defend and protect the Republic,
its territorial integrity, its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and the people. Its
branches include the Coast Guard, the Marine Corps, and the Air Corps.
Images of flag:
https://psmnews.mv/en/75246
https://x.com/MNDF_Official/status/1729907049545527732/photo/1
image
by Zoltan Horvath, 5 July 2024
image by Željko Heimer, 30 May 2002
image by Zoltan Horvath, 5 July 2024
Given that 99.7% of the Republic of Maldives’ territory is made up of the
ocean, the MNDF Marine Corps provides the crucial capability of operating as a
deployable amphibious force. While the primary responsibility of the Marine
Corps is to protect and defend the land area and critical infrastructure of the
Republic of Maldives.
Flag of Marine Corps is red with its badge placed
in the center of the flag above a red scroll with its name. The Defence Forces
flag is placed in the canton of the flag.
https://issuu.com/abdullasaeed/docs/mndf_marine_corps (page 20-21)
Zoltan Horvath, 5 July 2024
Flag of the Customs Service, current and former versions - Images by Olivier Touzeau, 6 May 2007
The flag of the Customs Service (website), as photographied by Jaume Ollé is horizontally divided light blue-dark blue (c. 1:2, exact proportions unknown), with the emblem at the upper hoist.
The former flag of the Customs Service was adopted at about the same time as the last version of the Port Health Officer flag [early 1960ies]. The emblem on the customs flag carries the outline of the munnaru at the Hukuru Miskiy in Malé
(the only customs of Maldives was there). The word "customs" is written in
English. No flag in Maldives had any writing either in the old Divehi Akuru or in the Taina script. The date in which this flag was abandoned is not known.
[Maldive Royal Family website]
Olivier Touzeau, 6 May 2007
Images of flag:
https://corporatemaldives.com/maldives-customs-service-celebrate-133-years-in-service/
https://x.com/CustomsMv/status/62222187911839744
Zoltan Horvath, 5 July 2024
image by Olivier Touzeau, 1 May 2007
The Police Service was established on 29 March 1933 by Sultan Mohamed Shamsudhdheen III.
The flag of the Police Service (photos) is dark blue with the emblem in the middle; when used indoors, the flag has a large golden fringe.
The emblem is described as follows (official website):
Supporters.
The rudder of a dhoni* determines the course of each journey in reaching its destination; it is instrumental to protecting the passengers and goods in the dhoni from the dangers of the sea. In the same manner, the joint rudders on the Police badge symbolize safe passage for the Maldives, through the trials and tribulations it faces in today's society, which are overcome with the combined efforts of the Police and the community.Escutcheon.
The shield represents the colors of the Maldivian Flag. It symbolizes the efforts of the Police to uphold the peace and to protect the glory of the Islamic religion and the Maldives.Star.
Since time immemorial, the stars have played an important role in leading the travelers to their destinations. The shining star in the centre of the badge is testimonial to the Police guiding the people of the Maldives to the path of peace and security. It also instills a sense of joy and pride in the abilities of the Police in the hearts of the people.
*The dhoni boat is the most widespread vessel of transport found in the Maldives.
Olivier Touzeau & Ivan Sache, 12 June 2013
Images of flag:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php
https://www.dreamstime.com
https://www.police.gov.mv/media/news/22758
Zoltan Horvath, 5 July 2024
image by Zoltan Horvath, 5 July 2024
The Coast Guard is tasked with the primary responsibility of defending and
protecting the maritime zone and airspace of the Republic of Maldives.
Its flag is blue with MNDF flag in the canton. The Coast Guard insignia is
placed in the center of the flag above a scroll with name the Coast Guard. The
Album des Pavillons 2023 also illustrates this flag.
Image of flag:
https://x.com/MNDF_Official/status/1729907049545527732/photo/1
Zoltan Horvath, 5 July 2024
image by Zoltan Horvath, 5 July 2024
based on https://themaldivesjournal.com/48029
images by Nozomi
Kariyasu, 5 July 2024
image by Zoltan Horvath, 5 July 2024
The Album des Pavillons 2023 illustrates the flag of Port Authority of the
Maldives. It is light blue over blue charged with its emblem in the center of
the flag.
Zoltan Horvath, 5 July 2024
image by Zoltan Horvath, 5 July 2024
The MNDF Air Corps serves as one of the Combat and Maneuver Force of the
Maldives National Defence Force, responsible for ensuring the security and
safety of the nation’s airspace. The Air Corps is also responsible for all air
operations required by MNDF to maintain the security and safety of the airspace,
and defending national strategic facilities and vital infrastructure from the
air.
Flag of Air Corps is blue with its badge placed in the center of the
flag above a red scroll with its name. The Defence Forces flag is placed in the
canton of the flag.
https://x.com/AdhadhuMV/status/1768690826929152333/photo/1
https://x.com/MNDF_Official/status/1768914821955592370/photo/1
Zoltan Horvath, 5 July 2024
