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A few Norwegian cities were granted arms (or seals with similar emblems) by the union kings: Kristiansand 1643, Halden 1665, Kristiansund and Molde 1742, Holmestrand and Lillehammer 1898. Today practically all Norwegian municipalities and all counties have their own coat of arms and corresponding banner of arms as their flag.
On longer distances the two following flags were used. 1814–1821: Naval: Nordic cross: Flag used by Norwegian ships south of Cape Finisterre 1815–1818, optional until 1821. 1815–1821: Naval: Nordic cross Canton: Flag used by Norwegian ships south of Cape Finisterre, Spain 1818–1844. From 1821 it was also used by Swedish ships there ...
According to the lore of Norwegian fishermen, they could mount upon the fish-attracting kraken as if it were a sand-bank (Fiske-Grund 'fishing shoal'), but if they ever had the misfortune to capture the kraken, getting it entangled on their hooks, the only way to avoid destruction was to pronounce its name to make it go back to its depths.
Use Description 1814 - 1821: Flag of Norway: Unofficial alternative merchant flag used by some shippers to distinguish it from the flag of Denmark. Based on the Dannebrog but with the lion from the Norwegian coat of arms in the canton. Merchant flag of Norway (1814–1821) during Sweden-Norway. On ships only north of Cape Finisterre, Spain.
Draken Harald Hårfagre (English: Dragon Harald Fairhair) is a large modern designed longship built in the municipality of Haugesund, Norway. It is a ship that combines ocean-crossing sailing capabilities with a medieval warship's use of oars.
The Kraken introduced Buoy on October 1, 2022, prior to a preseason game at Climate Pledge Arena against the Vancouver Canucks. [ 5 ] [ 6 ] The Kraken had intended to introduce Buoy around Christmas during the 2021–22 season , but due to game postponements related to the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant , the team decided to wait ...
National flags are adopted by governments to strengthen national bonds and legitimate formal authority. Such flags may contain symbolic elements of their peoples, militaries, territories, rulers, and dynasties. The flag of Denmark is the oldest flag still in current use as it has been recognized as a national symbol since the 14th century.
A depiction originally from ca. 1370 of a Nordic king holding the flags of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Likely appearance of medieval flag of Norway. The flag was referred to as the "ancient royal standard" of Norway when it was re-introduced in 1905. It is the earliest known flag of Norway, originally only a flag for the king, as it is today.