Political colour which dates back to the French Revolution in the 18th century and the revolutions of 1848. Before this nascence, the colour red was generally associated with monarchy or the Church due to the symbolism and association of Christ's blood. The colour red was chosen to represent the blood of the workers who died in the struggle against capitalism. All major socialist and communist alliances and organisations—including the First, Second and Third Internationals—used red as their official colour. The association between the colour red and communism is particularly strong. Communists use red much more often and more extensively than other ideologies
Saxon Colour pigeons Saxon Colour pigeons The Saxon Colour pigeons are a group of Saxon breeds of fancy pigeons developed over many years of selective breeding. Saxon Colour pigeons, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon ("Columba livia"). Saxon Colour pigeons are a combination of various varieties which are basically the same type differing only in colour and markings. Some varieties include: "Saxon Breast pigeon", "Saxon Monk" (pictured), "Saxon Priest", "Saxon Reversewing", "Saxon Shield", "Saxon Spot" and "Saxon Whitetail". Saxon Colour pigeons have similar colour varieties to the Thuringian Colour pigeons but the Saxons are all