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National Flags

Are you interested in national flags? If so, it’s worth saying a few words about them. Let’s start with the fact that they are flags representing a particular country. Usually, the colors and symbols on them have specific meanings. It also happens that national flags change their appearance, for example, after significant political events in a given country. Learn more.

History of National Flags

Not everyone knows that in some countries, the national flag has been present since the Middle Ages โ€“ that’s how it looks, for example, in Denmark. Until the 18th century, flags were primarily war banners associated mainly with the monarch rather than with the entire state, possibly with cities and guilds. Guild flags also existed. The history of flags goes even deeper, as they were used in antiquity in the territories of present-day China.

As for the selection of colors for the national flag itself, it usually reflects the culture, religion, or history of the given country. Many flags can boast of a common origin โ€“ they are connected by both shared traditions and their location on the world map. It’s interesting to note that the oldest European flags depict the Christian cross, which is visible, among others, on the already mentioned flag of Denmark. The same is true for the British flag, where you can see the crosses of St. George, or the Scottish flag, where the cross of St. Andrew is presented. The cross is also visible on the flags of Norway, Finland, Sweden, Switzerland, as well as Greece.

In the 12th and 13th centuries, heraldry became fashionable, and coats of arms became the basis for many flags. Although over time they disappeared, the colors used in the coats of arms remained the colors of many flags โ€“ this is the case with the flag of Poland, but also Spain, Hungary, or even Germany.

It is also very interesting that the prototype of flags for many European countries was the tricolor flag of the Netherlands, consisting of 3 horizontal stripes: red, white, and blue. Because this country fought for independence from Spain, the colors of the flag were associated with freedom and a republican form of government. For this reason, France adopted a very similar flag, but with vertical stripes, after the revolution in 1789. Other countries in Europe as well as South and Central America also adopted similar national flags to evoke the ideals of freedom, equality, and fraternity.

National Flags for You

Are you planning to buy national flags of a selected country? If so, you’re in the right place. You will find a wide selection of flags of all kinds here. Browse our offer, learn more, and choose the perfect flag for yourself!