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Swallow-tailed Greek flag and the coat of arms of House of Glücksburg. 1832–1862: Royal standard during reign of King Otto. The flag consists of a square plain cross version of the flag with the monogram of King Otto of Greece in the middle. 1858–1862: Royal standard for use on ships during the late reign of King Otto, adopted in 1858. [6]
The flag as used in parades. The use of the Greek flag is regulated by Law 851. [22] More specifically, the law states that: When displayed at the Presidential Palace, the Hellenic Parliament, the ministries, embassies and consulates of Greece, schools, military camps, and public and private ships as well as the navy, the flag must:
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Flag Dates used Greek text English translation Asturias –present Α ω: Alpha omega: Chania –present ΔΗΜΟΣ ΧΑΝΙΩΝ: MUNICIPALITY OF CHANIA: Corfu –present ΔΗΜΟΣ ΚΕΡΚΥΡΑΙΩΝ: MUNICIPALITY OF CORFU: Hydra: 1821–present 1. Η ΤΑΝ Η ΕΠΙ ΤΑΣ 2. 1821: 1. EITHER WITH IT OR ON IT 2. 1821: Kastellorizo: 1821 ...
According to the Collins English Dictionary, a national flag is "a flag that represents or is an emblem of a country." [1] The word country can be used to refer to a sovereign state, sometimes also called an independent state. [2] It is customary in international law that states adopt a flag to distinguish themselves from other states. [3]
The Flag of Greece is also blue and white, as defined by Law 851/1978 Regarding the National Flag. [21] It specifies the colour of "cyan" (Greek: κυανό, kyano), meaning "blue", so the shade of blue is ambiguous. The Order of the Redeemer and military decoration Cross of Valour both have ribbons in the national colours. [22]