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The flag of Denmark (Danish: Dannebrog, pronounced [ˈtænəˌpʁoˀ]) [ 4 ] is red with a white Nordic cross, which means that the cross extends to the edges of the flag and that the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side. A banner with a white-on-red cross is attested as having been used by the kings of Denmark since the 14th ...
The national coat of arms of Denmark (nationalvåben — also called lille våben) is similar to the state coat of arms, but without the royal crown above the shield. It is historically the coat of arms of the House of Estridsen, the dynasty which provided the kings of Denmark between 1047 and 1412.
Use. Description. 1972—present. Royal Standard of Denmark, used by King Frederik X. Royal flag with the greater (Monarch's) coat of arms. 1914—present. The Flag of the Crown Prince of Denmark. Royal flag with the smaller (also: national) coat of arms. 1914—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.
S. Small tortoiseshell. Categories: Culture of Denmark. Danish nationalism. National symbols by country. Symbols of Europe. Hidden category: Commons category link is on Wikidata.
National animals are important symbols that represent a country's cultural identity, heritage, and natural environment. National animals are typically chosen for their symbolic qualities, such as strength, courage, or resilience, and they reflect the values or historical significance of a nation.
Jasminum sambac, the national flower of Indonesia and the Philippines. There are three types of floral emblems used to symbolize Indonesia: The puspa bangsa ("national flower") of Indonesia is melati (Jasminum sambac). The puspa pesona ("flower of charm") is anggrek bulan or moon orchid (Phalaenopsis amabilis).
In 1851, under influence of the Danish victory in the Battle of Isted, Elisabeth Jerichau Baumann created a painting of Mother Denmark in the form of a young woman, with a Dannebrog and Viking jewellery, holding an antique sword, walking through a field. The painting became a model for many later depictions of Mother Denmark.