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Flags of Sweden and Norway in 1899, after the removal of the union mark from the Norwegian merchant flag. Plate published by the Swedish-Norwegian foreign ministry to announce the recent change. A royal resolution of 20 June 1844, introduced new flags and heraldry to denote the equal status of the two kingdoms within the union.
Personal Command Sign of H.M. the King of Sweden (used on land). The greater Coat of arms of Sweden, which is blue divided quarterly by a cross pattée of gold 1905–present: Royal standard of Sweden, used by H.M. The King of Sweden and H.M. The Queen of Sweden: Royal flag with the greater national coat of arms 1905–present
Flags of Sweden (6 P) O. Orders, decorations, ... Pages in category "National symbols of Sweden" The following 13 pages are in this category, out of 13 total.
Three Crowns The lesser arms of Sweden The three crowns on Stockholm's City Hall. Three Crowns (Swedish: tre kronor) is the national emblem of Sweden, present in the coat of arms of Sweden, and composed of three yellow or gilded coronets ordered two above and one below, placed on a blue background. Similar designs are found on a number of other ...
As a patriotic symbol, Moder Svea gained widespread popularity in Kunga Skald (1697), written by Swedish poet Gunno Eurelius (1661–1709) in honor of King Charles XI of Sweden. Eurelius was later ennobled with the name of Dahlstjerna. [2] Mother Svea appeared frequently as a national symbol in 19th-century Swedish literature and culture.
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.
The same design, but with a red Nordic cross on a yellow background, was used as union flag during the Kalmar union (1397 to 1523), and when that union fell apart in 1523 the same design, but with a yellow cross on a blue background (derived from the Swedish coat of arms adopted in 1442), was adopted as national flag of Sweden, while Norway ...
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