III Carlos Spanish Flag

A little sytory of this flag:  

In 1785 Carlos III confgura the current national flag design.(1785 - 1931) Flag for warships adopted in 1785 after decree of Charles IIIThis flag remained in force in the Navy until April 27, 1931, with the only exception that the Decree of 17 February 1873 took the crown of the shield, who returned the decree of January 6, 1875 .Much has been made of the reasons that led to Charles III to choose the colors red and yellow, but it is true that were common in the arms of Castile, Leon, Aragon and Navarre, can not be assured that this was the reason of the election which is believed to influence the mind of the monarch was the ability to distinguish at great distances, and even also the quality and cost of the fluff that was used in its preparation.From Carlos III red and yellow flag in three belts its way from Navy ships at sea beds, the National Militia, the Army and finally to the Merchant Marine.