Jun 6

Flag of Denmark

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The flag of Denmark, called “Dannebrog” is the flag with a red basis on which is a white Scandinavian cross whose arms extend to the ends of the flag. The vertical part of the cross is shifted towards to the mast.

This cross was later adopted by other Scandinavian countries – Sweden, Norway, Finland and Iceland. Danish flag was the official flag of Norway during the Danish-Norwegian union, and later, until 1821.

Danish royal yacht has name like the flag – Dannebrog.

Danish flag is the oldest state flag which is still in use, whose earliest indisputable reference is from the 14th century, a legend associated with its creation in 1219, and the Battle of Lindanisa/Valdemar when he allegedly fell from the sky and brought Danes win. Click here to read more.. »

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May 23

Flag of Germany

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Flag of Germany is a tricolor flag with three horizontal stripes of equal width. The top is black, medium red and the bottom are golden. The proportions of the flag are 3:5.

Flag of Germany was adopted in its current form in 1919, but the same flag used the German Confederation from 1815 until 1866. It was re-adopted constitution of 1949.

The origin of the flag colors of Germany not historically determined, and it is thought to bind to or paint on the coat of arms of the Roman-German Empire or the color of the uniforms of German unionists from the time of Revolution in 1848.

Second German Empire and the Nazi regime used a different flag.

The colors of the flag are regulated by the federal Section 22 of the Constitution of Germany, adopted on 23th May 1949, while its proportion of regulated on 7th June 1950.

In addition to the federal flag, in use as the official flag and state authorities and services whose use is regulated by a special decree (Anordnung über die deutschen Flaggen) of 7th June 1950:

The official flag has the same color as the federal flag, moved over to the top of the mast. In the middle and the black and gold section (up to one-fifth the height of the field), there is a federal emblem with an eagle facing the flag mast.

The official flag is a symbol of federal agencies and states may use only the state institutions. German provinces, municipalities, citizens, private institutions or foreign persons or institutions is not allowed to use. Click here to read more.. »

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Mar 23

Flag of the USA

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The flag of the United States of America consists of thirteen horizontal bars, seven red and six white, and blue rectangle in the canton with fifty white stars. The bars represent the thirteen original colonies that gained independence from the UK and the stars to the states forming the Union.

The American flag has been changed 26 times. The version with 48 stars lasted 47 years until the adoption of the 49 stars on July 4, 1959. The mark was beaten by the current 50-star version was adopted on July 4, 1960.

The first flag (“First flag”)
At the time of the Declaration of Independence July 4, 1776 the United States had no official flag. The so-called “First National Flag” was never formalized, was used during the War of Independence of the United States and was the basis for future national flag. That flag is very similar to the flag of the British East India Company’s East and there are those who think that inspired her. The truth is that the first flag used very similar to the CBIA was the Grand Union Flag, also called the Continental Colors, Congress Colors, First Navy Ensign or Cambridge Flag. Such a flag that kept her Union Jack version of the time (ie a Union Jack with the cross of St. George edged in white (symbol of England) on a white cross of St. Andrew on a blue background (the symbol of Scotland) had no status officer, although he was the first emblem of the United States Navy before the formal declaration of independence.

Another theory on the origin of the flag is to be inspired by the coat of arms of George Washington, originally from England. There are several legends about the creation of the first flag, including that attributed to Betsy Ross design, although none has historical accuracy.

On June 14, 1777 the Navy Committee of the Continental Congress adopted a resolution on the flag by establishing that have thirteen alternating red and white bars, and a blue box in the canton white thirteen stars forming a constellation, but not was needed in the first designs the stars were placed in a circle. This resolution was referred to a naval flag, still not a national flag, but then its use spread.

In 1795 the number of stars increased from 13 to 15 as a result of the admission of Vermont and Kentucky as states of the Union. The 15 stars were maintained despite the admission of new states until 1818 when approved by law a 20-star flag with the stipulation that would add one more for each new state to join the Union, and that any new design would take force always on July 4 following admission. The flag has been increasing the number of stars up to the current 50 in 1960 following the admission of Hawaii.

According to the book “Our Flag” of the House of Representatives of the United States, “the red, white and blue had no meaning for the Stars and Stripes when it was adopted in 1777″ .1 However, on the colors of the Seal of the United States, adopted in 1782, said that “the white color symbolizes her innocence and the red blood and valor, and blue sky, perseverance and justice”. Click here to read more.. »

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Mar 7

Flag of Brazil

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It was adopted by Decree No. 4 of November 19, 1889, issued four days after the proclamation of the Republic, and replaced the former flag of the Empire. Its creators were Benjamin Constant, Teixeira Mendes Pereira Reis, Vilares Décio design.

The flag of the Republic remained of the old flag and yellow green rectangle, replacing the crown of the monarchy by the blue field crossed by a white stripe tilted from left to right, with the inscription “Ordem e Progresso” in green letters, counting Today twenty-six stars arranged below and above couplet.

The green and yellow – as Teixeira Mendes – representing Brazil’s industrial aspect as characterizing the whole production of organic and inorganic nature. The globe is reminiscent of the area contained in the Honorary flag of the Principality of Brazil. The stars symbolize the Brazilian states, are mixed stars, whose position is not arbitrary, but reflects an aspect of heaven, in Rio de Janeiro on November 15, 1889 and which highlighted the constellation of Cruzeiro do Sul (Southern Cross .) Currently there are 27 stars representing the 26 states and the Federal District (Brasília).

At first, the stars were 21, for the 20 states existing at the time, plus 1 for a municipality nuetra (after Mexico City). In 1960, transferred the capital of Rio de Janeiro to Brasília, another star was added, representing the state of Guanabara. In 1962 he added another to rise to the Territory of Acre State. Becomes Rondônia State in 1986y and is divided into two in Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul emerging in 1988 Amapáson Roraima and elevated to the state, besides creating the Tocantins. Are completed and all 26 states.

“Ordem e Progresso”is a positivist motto which shows the impact of philosophical ideas of Auguste Comte in Brazil in the late nineteenth century. Is the simplification of the phrase: “Love as a principle, the order of base and progress at last. ”

The Brazilian flag must obey strict proportions, both in relation to the size of the various elements that make up how much in relation to the same position.

The national flag should be hoisted solemnly around the clock, thus allowing the use of night provided it is properly illuminated. In the days of national mourning party or lifting is mandatory in all government departments in educational institutions and unions. In public or private schools are required to be solemnly hoisted during the school year, at least once a week.

On 19 November each year (Flag Day), the raising and the national flag arriamiento performed at 12 and 18 hours respectively, with special solemnities. Click here to read more.. »

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Jan 31

The History of Flags

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The flag of one’s native country is easy to spot even from far away. It is an icon that is symbolic of the ideals of a country and today every country has its own unique flag. But when did flags first come into use?

When we think of flags, we generally think of fabric. However, the first flags were actually made out of metal. The first known flag originated in Iran around 3,000 BC, and 2,000 years ago the first fabric flags came into existence.

The point and purpose of flags has always been to communicate a thought and to be an icon and a symbol. Flags give a lot of information without any words needing to be said. For example, when soldiers went out on the battlefield they all looked a lot alike in their armor, so the flag they marched under told those around them the army they served and prevented their comrades from accidentally attacking them.

In addition to national flags there are also other flags such as a red flag to signal danger or a white flag which is the universal sign of surrender. Flags are an excellent means of nonverbal communication, especially over long distances. Click here to read more.. »

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Jan 24

Different Types of Flags

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A flag, which is a symbolic piece of colored cloth, is used for signaling, messaging, identification, advertising, or decoration. The exact interpretation of a flag is based upon its usage and location:

* National – symbolizes one’s country.

* Swimming – denotes the limits of a beach swimming area. The poles being crossed indicates the beach is closed.

* Railway – used on a railway, with red meaning stop; yellow meaning carefully proceed; a hoisted green, blue, or white meaning proceed; a blue attached to the side of a train meaning not to move because work is in progress; a blue on the track meaning not to remove or displace anything on the track; and any color being waved vigorously meaning stop.

* Sports – colored flags used during sporting events. For example, the checkered flag used in auto racing to signal the conclusion of a race or the flags thrown by football referees to signal an error in play.

* Sea – flags often used to signal other ships when a ship is in distress and doesn’t have other communication means. Click here to read more.. »

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