It was inserted into the canton of the Swedish and Norwegian national flags from 1844 to denote the partnership of the two countries in a personal union. The mark combined the flag colours …

Nov 26, 2025 · Once you understand where it comes from, the flags of Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Iceland feel less like a coincidence and more like a shared visual heritage.

This flag was sent to Stockholm at the request of Oscar II and is kept in the Bernadotte Library. There is a photo of it on the cover of the 1993 yearbook from the Swedish Army Museum.

Jan 20, 2025 · It was inserted into the canton of the Swedish and Norwegian national flags from 1844 to denote the partnership of the two countries in a personal union. The mark combined …

Sep 13, 2025 · In this article, I will discuss a detailed comparison of all Nordic flags: Finland, Sweden, and Norway, by highlighting their unique histories, symbolism, traditions, and special …

The Christian cross, for instance, is one of the oldest and most widely used symbols in the world, and many European countries, such as the United Kingdom, Norway, Sweden, Finland, …

National flag consisting of a yellow cross extending through a blue field. The flag has a width-to-length ratio of 5 to 8.In the 14th century the Folkung dynasty used a shield of blue and white …

Mar 22, 2025 · Norway ‘s current flag appeared in 1821 – picked among a few different flag design proposals.

In the negotiations with Sweden over the union, Norway retained the right to fly a merchant flag of its own, while accepting that the war ensign was to be a union flag.

Read here about the history of the different Nordic flags and see their official measurements and colours. You can also download the flags in .JPG and .AI files.