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| Name = Freice
| Name = Freice
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| Image = Flag of Freice.png
| Image = [[File:Flag of Freice.png|250px]]
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| Proportion = 1:2
| Proportion = 2:3 (1.5)
| Adoption = 17 January 1970
| Adoption = 1 August 1969
| Design = A light blue field with a rectangle on the upper hoist-side corner bearing the colours blue, green, yellow, and white in vertical bars.
| Design = A light blue field with a rectangle on the upper hoist-side corner bearing the colours blue, green, orange, and white in vertical bars.
| Designer  = De̩zȧ Tudɉe̩go and Toqư Eɉɨsta
| Designer  = Naaurilo Tavunisa
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The '''National Flag of the Country of Freice''' (Freician: Serɉeɱą ągrǡjɨl ġiḡurą pưƞqyǡ 'gi frɨs), often referred to simply as the '''flag of Freice''' and sometimes as the '''Blue and Bars''' (Ɨgo ol e̩siqɨǡ) was adopted in its current form by the provisional Freician legislature on 17 January 1970.<ref>Iqe̩, Pe̩gȧ, A. (2007) The National Encyclopedia of Freician History and Culture, 2nd edition. p.34</ref> The flag consists of a light blue field with a canton featuring four verticle stripes of stripes of blue, green, yellow, and white.<ref>Schedules of Government of the Country of Freice. Original available [https://i.imgur.com/LJrd3HN.jpg/ here].</ref><ref group=Note name=Note01/>
{{Infobox coat of arms
 
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The origins of the current flag can be traced to 1959, when a horizontal tricolour flag featuring the colours blue, green, and yellow, and a white depiction of Freice, was first flown. The flag's creator remains unknown, but it was quickly adopted by Freician nationalists as a symbol of nationhood and sovereignty.<ref>[https://i.imgur.com/LJrd3HN.jpg/ A history of the Blue and Bars]. ''Taɱą ǡduƞe̩ frɨs'', 2003.</ref> In 1961, a new version of the flag was adopted that took the tricolour flag and added a fourth white band in place of the central island symbol.<ref>Badu, George. F. (1999) A History of Flag Design. p.310.</ref> This design was the basis design that was incorporated into the current national flag.
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==History==
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Although a single Freician community has inhabited the island for centuries, there was no single flag used by the islanders prior to the mid-twentieth century. Historically, various banners of different colours were used to represent different groups, with a particular colour assigned to different classes of people.<ref>[https://i.imgur.com/LJrd3HN.jpg/ (Flag of) Freice]. Flags of the World.</ref> The most common colours were red, yellow, white blue, and green. These historical banners formed the basis of the first flag, which incorporated the latter four colours, three of which were in the form of a horizontal triband.
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|armiger          = Diana II in Right of Freice
|year_adopted    = 1 August 1969
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|supporters      = Cranes holding the national flag of Freice
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The '''flag and the emblem of Freice''' are the state symbols of [[Freice]], a country of the [[Riamo|Riamese Federation]]. The symbols were adopted by the Representative Council in 1969 and were formally sanctioned for use by King Frederick on 1 August 1969.


This early flag was not widely adopted, limited only to a small group of nationalist activists. These political associations, which resulted in the flag being suppressed by the colonial government, led to the creation of a new flag. De̩zȧ Tudɉe̩go is credited as the creator of this flag, which took the colours featured in the previous flag and arranged them in a horizontal quadband.<ref>[https://i.imgur.com/LJrd3HN.jpg/ OBITUARY: De̩zȧ Tudɉe̩go was the man who created modern Freice]. Taɱą ǡduƞe̩ frɨs, 1987.</ref> This flag was widely used as a symbol of Freician nationality rather than nationhood, and was recognised by the colonial government as a representative flag for the Freician people.
The flag is a public symbol and there are few restrictions on its use.{{efn|Under Riamese federal law, the copyright for the design is shared between the federal and island governments.}} The emblem is used to represent the government and may not be used in a private or commercial capacity.


Upon independence in 1969, the Tudɉe̩go flag was adopted as the de facto national flag, widely used by both government and civil society but without any legal recognition. Opposition from non-Freician groups, particularly the Maricoenian community resident on the island, prevented the formal adoption of the flag in its existing form.<ref>[https://i.imgur.com/LJrd3HN.jpg/ Maricoenian community fears over Freician flag debate]. ''Marcosberg Guardian'', 1969.</ref> Local artist Toqư Eɉɨsta, who's husband was Maricoenian, submitted a compromise design that incorporated the core elements of the flag, in the form of a verticle quadband in the canton of a light blue field. Eɉɨsta summarised the design as representing the Freician people as a 'cornerstone' but only 'one constituent part' of the Freician nation, with the light blue representing the ocean and the many communities that had travelled across it to settle on the island.<ref>Eɉɨsta Toqư E. (1979) Freice and Myself. p.99.</ref> The flag was formally adopted by the provisional Freician legislature on 17 January 1970.<ref>National Flag Act 1970. Original available [https://i.imgur.com/LJrd3HN.jpg/ here].</ref>
==Flag==
Until 1969, Freice had no flag of its own and used the Riamese flag. Attempts to establish a distinctive Freician flag began in the 1910s but achieved greater motion in the 1940s. Disagreements on the exact nature of the flag, whether reference to Riamo should be made, and its exact legal status. The Representative Council eventually agreed on a design by artist Naaurilo Tavunisa, presenting a petition to King Frederick to proclaim the design. On 1 August 1969, the King issued a formal proclamation recognising the flag and permitting its use.


==Symbolism==
The flag of Freice is a sky blue banner, with its width double that of its length. The colour represents the sky - recalling both the importance of the stars in navigation and the traditionally-held belief that all Freicians were "united under the sky blue". Additionally, the colour blue holds important symbolic meaning in Kaldaic culture, representing trustworthiness, honesty, and loyalty. In the charge are the four traditional Kaldaic colours - dark blue, dark green, gold, and white. These colours have long been associated with Kaldaic culture and have a number of different meanings based on the particular circumstances of their use. However, the colours are generally attributed the following meanings:<
The blue field, which continues the majority of the flag's design, embodies the Kaldaz Ocean that surrounds the island and dominates economic, social, and political life in the country. The colour blue was also chosen to symbolise tranquility and harmony, both between Freice and the ocean and between the different groups resident on the island.<ref>Eɉɨsta Toqư E. (1979) Freice and Myself. p.100.</ref> The canton references the Freician ethnic flag in use before the national flag's adoption, with alterations to the design to provide a symbolic separation between the flag of Freice and the flag of the Freicians.
* dark blue: the importance of the sea in securing the necessities of life
* dark green: the natural environment and the symbiotic relationship between man and nature
* gold: the divinity of God and the presence of God in all people
* white: the peacefulness of the people and the purity of their intents


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==Coat of arms==
The '''coat of arms of Freice''' depicts a taanaka, a shield traditionally used by the highest noble class in official state ceremonies. The shield is quartered into three sections; in the first a star on a red field, the second a golden bird on a white field, and the third blue waves. The shield is supported by two cranes, each holding the national flag from a pole. The crest is the heraldic [[Maaita's Crown]]. The island's motto appears in a white scroll. The emblem was established at the same time as the national flag.


The emblem takes inspiration from the [[Riamo#Heraldry|federal school]] of Riamese heraldry. It features as its central element a traditional Freician qaba shield divided into three quarters. In the first quarter is a white star, called the Kaldaz Star, on a red field, which is a traditional symbol of Freice. It is said that the Kaldaz Star would guide fisherman to fish and then back to land, offering good luck and safety. In the second quarter is a golden bird on a white field, a reference to the mythical story of a "bird of pure gold" which came to the poor man at his time of need. In the third quarter are blue waves on a white field, representing the sea - from which Freice supposedly arose.


The colours of the flag represent both political and geographic meanings. The vertical bars, originally used by the Committee of Liberation, link back to the campaign for independence and, more broadly, Freican sovereignty and independence. The colours themselves carry geographic meanings; the blue represents the sky (the dark colour linking to the cultural festivals historically carried out in the evening), the green represents the land, the yellow represents the sun, and the white represents the peace that exists between these co-existent elements, and between them and the Freician people.
A variant for use in federal contexts was introduced in 1978. It features the blazon in a federal escutcheon crowned with the Maaita's Crown. This variant is used on federal car registration plates.


The blue field represents the ocean that surrounds Freice and the importance of the sea and water in Frecian life. Moreover, the four bars in the upper-left hoist corner represents Freice's position surrounded by water and Anteria's all-encompassing nature.
==See also==
 
* [[Freice]]
==Gallery==
{{gallery|mode=nolines|whitebg=y|height=100|align=center
|File:1959 Freician nationalist flag.png|Flag of Freice (1959)
|File:Flag of Freice (1969-70).png|Flag of Freice (''de facto''; 1969-70)
}}


==Notes==
==Notes==
{{reflist|group=Note|refs=
{{notelist}}
<ref name=Note01>There is some debate about the exact specifications of the flag's design. The Schedules of Government and its predecessor, the Constitution, specify the design of the flag. However, the initial legislation that officially adopted the flag differs slightly in the shades of colour used. The government has not, as of 2021, identified a correct way of rendering the flag.</ref>
}}
 
==References==
{{reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
* [https://www.chargrilled.co.uk/t-shirts/prodimages/staticimages/square/g0pleasegoaway_g_White.jpg/ Visit Freice: The National Flag]
* [https://i.imgur.com/LJrd3HN.jpg/ Visit Freice - National Flag]
* [https://www.chargrilled.co.uk/t-shirts/prodimages/staticimages/square/g0pleasegoaway_g_White.jpg/ Department for for Public Services, Policing, and Emergencies - Flag Protocol]
* [https://i.imgur.com/LJrd3HN.jpg/ Island Government - Flag Protocol]


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Latest revision as of 11:37, 29 December 2023

Freice
Flag of Freice.png
UseCivil and state flag, civil and state ensign
Proportion2:3 (1.5)
Adopted1 August 1969
DesignA light blue field with a rectangle on the upper hoist-side corner bearing the colours blue, green, orange, and white in vertical bars.
Designed byNaaurilo Tavunisa
Coat of arms of Freice
Coat of arms of Freice.png
Versions
Coat of arms of Freice (Riamese variant).png
Coat of arms of Freice for federal use
ArmigerDiana II in Right of Freice
Adopted1 August 1969
CrestMaaita's Crown Proper
BlazonParty per pall inverted, 1st Gules a star 2nd Argent a bird Or 3rd per fess barry wavy Azure and Argent
SupportersCranes holding the national flag of Freice
MottoKALAA ATA LAVAAE
Separate and Free

The flag and the emblem of Freice are the state symbols of Freice, a country of the Riamese Federation. The symbols were adopted by the Representative Council in 1969 and were formally sanctioned for use by King Frederick on 1 August 1969.

The flag is a public symbol and there are few restrictions on its use.[a] The emblem is used to represent the government and may not be used in a private or commercial capacity.

Flag

Until 1969, Freice had no flag of its own and used the Riamese flag. Attempts to establish a distinctive Freician flag began in the 1910s but achieved greater motion in the 1940s. Disagreements on the exact nature of the flag, whether reference to Riamo should be made, and its exact legal status. The Representative Council eventually agreed on a design by artist Naaurilo Tavunisa, presenting a petition to King Frederick to proclaim the design. On 1 August 1969, the King issued a formal proclamation recognising the flag and permitting its use.

The flag of Freice is a sky blue banner, with its width double that of its length. The colour represents the sky - recalling both the importance of the stars in navigation and the traditionally-held belief that all Freicians were "united under the sky blue". Additionally, the colour blue holds important symbolic meaning in Kaldaic culture, representing trustworthiness, honesty, and loyalty. In the charge are the four traditional Kaldaic colours - dark blue, dark green, gold, and white. These colours have long been associated with Kaldaic culture and have a number of different meanings based on the particular circumstances of their use. However, the colours are generally attributed the following meanings:<

  • dark blue: the importance of the sea in securing the necessities of life
  • dark green: the natural environment and the symbiotic relationship between man and nature
  • gold: the divinity of God and the presence of God in all people
  • white: the peacefulness of the people and the purity of their intents
Flag of Freice.png Light blue Dark blue Green Orange White
Hex #89b2c4 #506d85 #385542 #F1be48 #ffffff
RGB 137, 178, 196 80, 109, 133 56, 85, 66 241, 190, 72 255, 255, 255
Pantone 2205c 2167c 7736c 142c 1c
CMYK 47, 14, 10, 1 70, 42, 21, 19 71, 30, 67, 52 0, 21, 77, 0 0, 0, 0, 0

Coat of arms

The coat of arms of Freice depicts a taanaka, a shield traditionally used by the highest noble class in official state ceremonies. The shield is quartered into three sections; in the first a star on a red field, the second a golden bird on a white field, and the third blue waves. The shield is supported by two cranes, each holding the national flag from a pole. The crest is the heraldic Maaita's Crown. The island's motto appears in a white scroll. The emblem was established at the same time as the national flag.

The emblem takes inspiration from the federal school of Riamese heraldry. It features as its central element a traditional Freician qaba shield divided into three quarters. In the first quarter is a white star, called the Kaldaz Star, on a red field, which is a traditional symbol of Freice. It is said that the Kaldaz Star would guide fisherman to fish and then back to land, offering good luck and safety. In the second quarter is a golden bird on a white field, a reference to the mythical story of a "bird of pure gold" which came to the poor man at his time of need. In the third quarter are blue waves on a white field, representing the sea - from which Freice supposedly arose.

A variant for use in federal contexts was introduced in 1978. It features the blazon in a federal escutcheon crowned with the Maaita's Crown. This variant is used on federal car registration plates.

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ Under Riamese federal law, the copyright for the design is shared between the federal and island governments.

External links

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