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| Use2        = 001000
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| Nickname2  = War Cross of the Realm
| Nickname2  = War Cross (informal)
| Alt2        = War Cross of the Realm
| Alt2        = War Cross of the Realm
| Proportion2 = 2:3
| Proportion2 = 2:3
| Adoption2  = 7 June 1888
| Adoption2  = 7 June 1888
| Design2    = The Great Cross with a dark blue cross instead of red
| Design2    = The Great Cross with a swart cross instead of red
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The '''national flag of [[Great Nortend]]''' is, by proclamation, a rectangular flag known as the '''Great Cross of the Realm'''.  Its design includes the Arms of St Christopher, the patron saint of the province of Hambria with the Cross of St George, one of the two patron saints of the province of Nortend, superimposed on top. This consists of a red field with a centred broad white cross reaching to the edges, with a narrower red cross also reaching to the edges above. An often-seen variant has a dark blue cross instead of a red cross. This is known as the '''War Cross''' and is used as the flag of the [[HM War Office (Great Nortend)|armed forces]].
The '''national flag of [[Great Nortend]]''' is, by proclamation, a rectangular flag known as the '''Great Cross of the Realm'''.  Its design includes the Arms of St Christopher, the patron saint of Hambria with the Cross of St George, one of the two patron saints of the province of Nortend, superimposed on top. This consists of a red field with a centred broad white cross reaching to the edges, with a narrower red cross also reaching to the edges above. An often-seen variant has a dark blue or swart cross instead of a red cross, sometimes explained as being the cross of St Edmund. This is commonly known as the '''War Cross''' as is used as the flag of the [[HM War Office (Great Nortend)|armed forces]]. However, it is also in common civilian use.


The design of the Great Cross was first used officially during the reign of Alexander I, as the first King of Nortend, Cardoby and Hambria as part of the insignia of the Alexanderine Service Order. It was later adopted in 1870 by Henry VI. The War Cross was adopted in 1888.
The design of the Great Cross was first used officially during the reign of Alexander I, as the first King of Nortend, Cardoby and Hambria as part of the insignia of the Alexanderine Service Order. It was later adopted in 1870 by Henry VI. The War Cross was adopted in 1888.
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The Great Cross and War Cross are highly distinctive symbols of Great Nortend. By an order of the [[Privy Council of Great Nortend|Privy Council]], the Great Cross must be flown at all manned government buildings or establishments, unless impracticable, and the War Cross at any military or naval establishments. For example, six Great Crosses and one War Cross are flown from the roofs of the main Government buildings at Fettercourt in [[Lendert-with-Cadell]], as well as numerous on flagpoles along the facade. The highest flagpole is reserved, however, for the Royal Standard when it is flown instead.  
The Great Cross and War Cross are highly distinctive symbols of Great Nortend. By an order of the [[Privy Council of Great Nortend|Privy Council]], the Great Cross must be flown at all manned government buildings or establishments, unless impracticable, and the War Cross at any military or naval establishments. For example, six Great Crosses and one War Cross are flown from the roofs of the main Government buildings at Fettercourt in [[Lendert-with-Cadell]], as well as numerous on flagpoles along the facade. The highest flagpole is reserved, however, for the Royal Standard when it is flown instead.  


Along with other heraldic and flag-like banners, standards and colours, it is often hung up, paraded and used more generally as a patriotic symbol by civilians and the armed forces. Notably, the annual King's Day celebrations on Whitsunday every year commonly involve parades of hundreds of Great Crosses and variations, along with Royal and local banners.
Along with other heraldic and flag-like banners, standards and colours, it is often hung up, paraded and used more generally as a patriotic symbol by civilians and the armed forces. Notably, the annual King's Day celebrations on Whit Monday every year commonly involve parades of hundreds of Great Crosses and variations, along with other Royal banners.


It is a felony to intentionally damage the Great Cross or War Cross.
It is a felony to damage intentionally the Great Cross or War Cross.


===Raising and lowering===
===Raising and lowering===
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*On the death of the Archbishop of Limmes or of Rhise.
*On the death of the Archbishop of Limmes or of Rhise.
*On the death of the present or former Officer of State.
*On the death of the present or former Officer of State.
*On the death of a foreign Sovereign
*On the death of some foreign Sovereigns.
When it is not possible to fly at half mast, owing to the flag being indoors and fixed or if its staff is too short, a black ribbon is tied at the top of the mast.
When it is not possible to fly at half mast, owing to the flag being indoors and fixed or if its staff is too short, a black ribbon is tied at the top of the mast.


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| Great Cross
| Great Cross
| Uses as the national flag.
| National flag.
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| {{ListFlag|GNFlagNavy.png}}
| {{ListFlag|GNFlagNavy.png}}
| War Cross
| War Cross
| Uses as the flag by the [[Royal Army (Great Nortend)|Royal Army]] and [[Navy Royal (Great Nortend)|Navy Royal]].
| Flag of the [[Royal Army (Great Nortend)|Royal Army]] and [[Navy Royal (Great Nortend)|Navy Royal]].
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| {{ListFlag|GNRedBanner.png}}
| {{ListFlag|GNRedBanner.png}}
| Square Jack
| Square Jack
| Used as the civil maritime jack.  
| Civil maritime jack.  
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|-
| {{ListFlag|GNRedNavyBanner.png}}
| {{ListFlag|GNRedNavyBanner.png}}
| War Jack
| War Jack
| Used as the naval jack by the [[Navy Royal (Great Nortend)|Navy Royal]].
| Naval jack by the [[Navy Royal (Great Nortend)|Navy Royal]].
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| {{ListFlag|GNRedEnsign.png}}
| Red Ensign
| Red Ensign
| Used for civil purposes.
| Civil purposes.
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|-
| {{ListFlag|GNRedNavyEnsign.png}}
| {{ListFlag|GNRedNavyEnsign.png}}
| Red War Ensign
| Red War Ensign
| Used for military purposes.
| Military purposes.
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|-
| {{ListFlag|GNBlueEnsign.png}}
| {{ListFlag|GNBlueEnsign.png}}
| Blue Ensign
| Blue Ensign
| Used for civil maritime purposes.
| Civil maritime purposes.
|-
|-
| {{ListFlag|GNBlueNavyEnsign.png}}
| {{ListFlag|GNBlueNavyEnsign.png}}
| Blue War Ensign
| Blue War Ensign
| Used for naval purposes.
| Naval purposes.
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Latest revision as of 02:45, 5 January 2024

Great Nortend
Great Cross of the Realm
NameGreat Cross of the Realm
UseNational flag
Proportion2:3
AdoptedMarch 23, 1870
DesignA red cross on a white cross on a red field.
Designed bySir Almandy Fleurin, Lamanus King of Arms
War Cross of the Realm
Variant flag of Great Nortend
NameWar Cross (informal)
UseWar flag
Proportion2:3
Adopted7 June 1888
DesignThe Great Cross with a swart cross instead of red

The national flag of Great Nortend is, by proclamation, a rectangular flag known as the Great Cross of the Realm. Its design includes the Arms of St Christopher, the patron saint of Hambria with the Cross of St George, one of the two patron saints of the province of Nortend, superimposed on top. This consists of a red field with a centred broad white cross reaching to the edges, with a narrower red cross also reaching to the edges above. An often-seen variant has a dark blue or swart cross instead of a red cross, sometimes explained as being the cross of St Edmund. This is commonly known as the War Cross as is used as the flag of the armed forces. However, it is also in common civilian use.

The design of the Great Cross was first used officially during the reign of Alexander I, as the first King of Nortend, Cardoby and Hambria as part of the insignia of the Alexanderine Service Order. It was later adopted in 1870 by Henry VI. The War Cross was adopted in 1888.

Protocol

The Great Cross and War Cross are highly distinctive symbols of Great Nortend. By an order of the Privy Council, the Great Cross must be flown at all manned government buildings or establishments, unless impracticable, and the War Cross at any military or naval establishments. For example, six Great Crosses and one War Cross are flown from the roofs of the main Government buildings at Fettercourt in Lendert-with-Cadell, as well as numerous on flagpoles along the facade. The highest flagpole is reserved, however, for the Royal Standard when it is flown instead.

Along with other heraldic and flag-like banners, standards and colours, it is often hung up, paraded and used more generally as a patriotic symbol by civilians and the armed forces. Notably, the annual King's Day celebrations on Whit Monday every year commonly involve parades of hundreds of Great Crosses and variations, along with other Royal banners.

It is a felony to damage intentionally the Great Cross or War Cross.

Raising and lowering

The Great Cross and War Cross must generally be raised and lowered daily when flying from a flagpole. In the military and navy, this is usually accompanied by a fanfare or other musical call.

Generally it is the custom to roll the flag into a cylinder tied in the centre when not in use.

Mourning

The flag is flown at half mast on certain mourning days as well, including:

  • From the death of the Sovereign until the formal Accession of the new sovereign.
  • From the death of a member of the Royal Family until the day of his funeral.
  • From the death of the Archbishop of Sulthey until the day of his funeral.
  • On the death of the Archbishop of Limmes or of Rhise.
  • On the death of the present or former Officer of State.
  • On the death of some foreign Sovereigns.

When it is not possible to fly at half mast, owing to the flag being indoors and fixed or if its staff is too short, a black ribbon is tied at the top of the mast.

Other flags

Flag Name Use
GNStandard.png Royal Banner Heraldic banner of the Sovereign.
Flag of Great Nortend.png Great Cross National flag.
GNFlagNavy.png War Cross Flag of the Royal Army and Navy Royal.
GNRedBanner.png Square Jack Civil maritime jack.
GNRedNavyBanner.png War Jack Naval jack by the Navy Royal.
GNRedEnsign.png Red Ensign Civil purposes.
GNRedNavyEnsign.png Red War Ensign Military purposes.
GNBlueEnsign.png Blue Ensign Civil maritime purposes.
GNBlueNavyEnsign.png Blue War Ensign Naval purposes.

Marine and air ensigns

All merchant vessels, commercial vessels, and pleasure craft registered in Great Nortend are required to fly Blue Ensign at the stern during the daylight hours. Similarly, all aircraft registered in Great Nortend are required to fly the Blue Ensign from the cockpit during daylight hours when on the ground. Certain yacht clubs and flying clubs are entitled to fly a defaced Blue Ensign.

Vessels owned and operated by government ministries or departments such as those of Customs, the Post Office and the Trade Office fly a Blue Ensign defaced with a departmental badge. A plain Blue Ensign is flown by warranted harbourmasters and certain other officials. Similar flags are flown on land by government departments.

All Navy Royal vessels fly the Blue War Ensign at the stern, with the Square Jack as jack when moored or anchored.