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The National Archives of Sweden recommends its length to be 1 ⁄ 3 the height of the flag pole. There is also an unofficial version of the pennant which resembles the national flag, with a yellow cross on a blue field, which is advised not to be used. [27] [28]
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 coats of arms or flags.
Royal pennant of Sweden, used by H.M. The King of Sweden above the royal flag on naval ships: Split pennant with the greater national coat of arms 1905–present: Used by other members of the Royal House: Royal flag with the lesser national coat of arms (surrounded by the insignias of the Order of the Seraphim) 1905–present
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.
Nordic flag designs very similar to Denmark's, Sweden's, and Norway's national flags were proposed as Germany's national flags in both 1919 and 1948, after World War I and World War II, respectively. Today, the Nordic cross is a feature in some city and district flags or coats of arms.
Flag of Sweden See also: List of Swedish flags: The flag of Sweden was officially adopted on 22 June 1906. The off-centre yellow cross (the Nordic Cross) is taken from the Danish flag. The yellow and blue colours are taken from the national coat of arms. It was adopted in 1569, but a union mark was added in the canton from 1844 to 1905. 1889–
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.
Flag of Sweden, the alternative merchant flag of Norway: Used on ships south of Cape Finisterre, Spain. 1818 – 1838 / 1838 - 1844 (optional) Flag used by Norwegian ships south of Cape Finisterre, Spain. From 1821 it was also used by Swedish ships there. 1815 – 1844: State flag, war flag and naval ensign of Norway and Sweden: 1815 – 1844