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The defence of Greenland is the responsibility of the Kingdom of Denmark; the government of Greenland does not have control of military or foreign affairs.In the history of Greenland there have been many changes of presence regarding who is in charge of the security of Greenlandic people and its land.
The flag of Greenland (Greenlandic: Kalaallit erfalasuat, Danish: Grønlands flag) was designed by Greenland native Thue Christiansen. [2] It features two equal horizontal bands of white (top) and red (bottom) with a counter-changed red-and-white disk slightly to the hoist side of centre.
List of equipment of the Royal Danish Army; List of military aircraft of Denmark; Logistic Regiment (Denmark) Military of Greenland; Minister of Defence (Denmark) Prince's Life Regiment; Ranks and insignia of Home Guard (Denmark) Ranks and insignia of Royal Danish Air Force; Ranks and insignia of Royal Danish Army; Ranks and insignia of Royal ...
The new king of Denmark has changed the country’s royal coat of arms to more prominently feature Greenland in an apparent rebuke of President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to take over the ...
[10] [11] Following the defeat in the English Wars in 1812, Denmark was on the brink of financial bankruptcy, resulting in drastic reductions in the military. [12] Therefore, only generals were allowed to wear epaulettes, with other ranks reverting to cuff insignia. [12] In 1822, epaulettes were introduced to all ranks. [13]
Pictures of Danish uniforms from 17th century till 1892; Insignia of the Danish army in 1916; FKO (15 September 2016). "Enkeltmandsudrustning" [Danish Army Uniform between 2006-2016]. forsvaret.dk (in Danish). Værnsfælles Forsvarskommando. Archived from the original on 23 March 2017
The military also promote Denmark's wider interests, support international peacekeeping efforts and provide humanitarian aid. [ 7 ] Since the creation of a standing military in 1510, the armed forces have seen action in many wars, most involving Sweden , but also involving the world's great powers , including the Thirty Years' War , the Great ...
Flags of Denmark (7 P) G. National symbols of Greenland (1 C, 3 P) O. Orders, decorations, and medals of Denmark (4 C, 22 P) Pages in category "National symbols of ...