The flag of Norden (Dalish: Nordens flag) is a saltire of navy with a golden border on a crimson field. The flag was adopted upon the foundation of the Nordic Kingdom in 1702, with the design allegedly created by King Kristian IV himself. The design sought to unite the national colours of the Kingdoms of Dalland and Vitmärige into one design to denote the unification of the two kingdoms into one realm. The design superimposes Saint Henrik's saltire, an unofficial symbol of the Kingdom of Vitmärige over the flag of Dalland which utilised a saltire of gold on red.
Prior to the unification of the two kingdoms, various designs incorporating the national symbols of both realms were used to denote the rule of two realms under one monarch, most notably the usage of the Dalish Griffin and Vitmar Stag. Prior to the creation of the current flag, the royal standard of Frederik I, was the most prominent symbol of the united kingdoms which utilised a design which quartered the arms of both kingdoms. The design continued to be used by his successors until it was superseded by the current design in 1713. Nevertheless, as both realms remained administratively separate until 1702, the various flags of both Dalland and Vitmärige were retained for civil, state, and military usage within their respective realms.
National flags
| Flag |
Date |
Use |
Description
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1702-present |
The flag of the Nordic Kingdom, national flag and civil ensign |
A saltire of navy with a gold border, on a crimson field.
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1705-present |
Variant flag of the Nordic Kingdom |
A saltire of navy with a gold border, on a crimson field in 1:1 proportion.
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1713-present |
Royal Standard of the Nordic Kingdom |
The national flag of Norden with the Greater Coat of Arms of Norden superimposed
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Ensigns
Military flags
| Flag |
Date |
Use |
Description
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1786-present |
Naval ensign |
A white field with a navy vertical stripe on the far right, with the variant flag of the Nordic Kingdom in the canton.
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1712-present |
Naval jack |
A gold outline and saltire on a quartered field of crimson and navy, with the crown of Norden in the upper quadrant and an anchor in the lower.
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1712-present |
Flag of the Nordic Army |
A gold outline and saltire on a quartered field of crimson and green, with the crown of Norden in the upper quadrant and crossed swords in the lower.
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1924-present |
Flag of the Luftvåben |
A light-blue field with the roundel of the Nordic air force, with the variant flag of the Nordic Kingdom in the canton.
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Subnational flags
Dependencies
| Flag |
Date |
Use |
Description
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1927-present |
Flag of Snæland |
The constellation Bogmadurinn in white and navy stars on a gold field, with the variant flag of the Nordic Kingdom in the canton.
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Historical flags
| Flag |
Date |
Use |
Description
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1527-1713 |
Royal Standard of Frederik I and his successors |
A golden griffin passant on a red field, quartered with a white stag passant on a blue field
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1437-1702 |
Flag of the Kingdom of Dalland |
A golden saltire on a crimson field.
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1124-1702 |
Variant flag of the Kingdom of Dalland, war ensign |
A golden griffin weilding a sword (Gulldýr) on a crimson field.
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1014-1702 |
Flag of the Kingdom of Vitmärige |
A white stag rampant on a blue field.
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1307-1702 |
Unofficial flag of the Kingdom of Vitmärige |
A blue saltire on a white field.
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