Iraq Alternate Flag No 1

looking at this, i'm thinking... does the lion really need to be there? I'm more of the opinion flags should be simple, if possible and complex detail pieces like these should be reserved for the coat of arms. maybe it's just me though.
If you really want a lion there, i'd say just use a simple silhouette, without the white detail linework. I think it detracts from the shape rather than adds to it.