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This flag is based on the coat of arms of Luxembourg (a banner of arms) and is used as the ensign to avoid the possibility of Luxembourg's ensign being confused for that of the Netherlands. Ten white and blue stripes serve as the field for a red lion with a yellow tongue, claws and crown, and a doubled tail ( à la queue fourchée ).
Flag of The Kingdom of Belgium: A vertical tricolour of black, yellow, and red with a 2:3 ratio. 1848-1914 1918-1940 1944-1972: Flag of Luxembourg: 1914-1918: Flag of The German Empire used during the occupation of Luxembourg in World War I: A tricolour, made of three equal horizontal bands coloured black (top), white, and red (bottom). 1940-1945
Flanders is a Dutch-speaking region in the northern half of Belgium. Or, a lion rampant armed and langued Gules. 1991– Flag of Wallonia (French Community and Walloon Region) Wallonia is a mostly French-speaking region comprising the southern half of Belgium. The flag depicts a red rooster, on a yellow field. 1990– Flag of the German Community
See also: List of flags of Luxembourg: The flag of Luxembourg was officially adopted in 1972, although it had been used since 1848 following Luxembourg's independence from the Netherlands in the late 19th century. [dates disagree] The flag uses a combination of red, white, and blue that dates to the 13th century, and the Grand Duke's coat of arms.
Flag of the County of Flanders: A yellow flag with a black lion in the center. 900–1477 [2] Flag of the County of Hainaut: A yellow quartered banner with black and red lions. 1183–1794 [2] Flag of the Duchy of Brabant: A golden lion on a black field. 1482–1714 [2] Flag of Spanish Netherlands: A white flag with the cross of Burgundy. 1482 ...
In 1839, after William I, King of the Netherlands and Grand Duke of Luxembourg, agreed to the terms of the partition and the province was given to the newly created Kingdom of Belgium. An unofficial flag of the province exists, with the current colours of Luxembourg (red, white, and blue), as well as the province's coat of arms on the foreground.
This is a collection of lists of flags, including the flags of states or territories, groups or movements and individual people. There are also lists of historical flags and military flag galleries. Many of the flag images are on Wikimedia Commons .
The national flag The Gëlle Fra national monument. The civil ensign, depicting the red lion. The national grandes armoires. The national bird: the Goldcrest. There are a number of national symbols of Luxembourg, representing Luxembourg or its people in either official or unofficial capacities.