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| Proportion | 5:8 |
| Adopted | June 22, 1906 |
| Design | Blue with a yellow/gold Scandinavian cross that extends to the edges of the flag. Events 217 BC - Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. Year 1906 ( MCMVI) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Nordic Cross Flag Nordic Cross Scandinavian Cross is a pattern of flags usually associated with the Flags of the Scandinavian countries of which it originated Dimensions: 5:2:9 horizontally and 4:2:4 vertically. |
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| Use | War flag and naval ensign. The design and description of Flags typically uses specialised flag terminology' with precise and technical meanings and is hence a form of Jargon. A war flag (or military flag) is a variant of a National flag for use by the nation's military forces on land A flag is a piece of Cloth, often flown from a pole or mast, generally used Symbolically for signaling or identification An ensign is a distinguishing Flag of a ship or a military unit or a distinguishing token emblem or badge such as a symbol of office An ensign is a distinguishing Flag of a ship or a military unit or a distinguishing token emblem or badge such as a symbol of office  |
| Proportion | 1:2 |
| Adopted | Dates back to the mid-1600s. Described in law on November 6, 1663[1]. Events 355 - Roman Emperor Constantius II promotes his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with Current design: June 22, 1906 |
| Design | Blue with a yellow Scandinavian cross that extends to the edges of the flag. Events 217 BC - Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. Year 1906 ( MCMVI) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Nordic Cross Flag Nordic Cross Scandinavian Cross is a pattern of flags usually associated with the Flags of the Scandinavian countries of which it originated Overall ratio, including the tails, is 1:2 |
- See also: List of flags of Sweden
The flag of Sweden (Swedish: Sveriges flagga) is blue with a yellow Scandinavian cross that extends to the edges of the flag. The following is a list of flags of Sweden. National flag and State flag Royal flag (Regent's flag Military A flag is a piece of Cloth, often flown from a pole or mast, generally used Symbolically for signaling or identification "Sverige" redirects here For other uses see Sweden (disambiguation and Sverige (disambiguation. Swedish ( is a North Germanic language spoken by more than nine million people predominantly in Sweden and parts of Finland, especially along the Nordic Cross Flag Nordic Cross Scandinavian Cross is a pattern of flags usually associated with the Flags of the Scandinavian countries of which it originated The design and colours of the Swedish flag are believed to have been inspired by the present Coat of arms of Sweden of 1442, which is blue divided quarterly by a cross pattée of gold, and modelled on the Danish flag. The greater national coat of arms ( stora riksvapnet) and the lesser national coat of arms ( lilla riksvapnet) are the official coats of arms A cross pattée (also known as a "cross pattee" "cross patty" or "cross formy" or in German "Tatzenkreuz" is a type of The national flag of Denmark, Dannebrog, is red with a white Scandinavian cross that extends to the edges of the flag the vertical part of the Blue and yellow have been used as Swedish colours at least since king Magnus Birgersson's royal coat of arms of 1275. Magnus III Birgersson (1240–1290 usually called Magnus Ladulås (Magnus Barnlock) was king of Sweden from 1275 until his death in 1290
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Specifics
State flag and civil ensign
The dimensions of the Swedish flag are 5:2:9 horizontally and 4:2:4 vertically. The dimensions of the Swedish flag with a triple-tail are 5:2:5:8 horizontally and 4:2:4 vertically. The colours of the flag are officially established through the Natural Color System to be NCS 0580-Y10R for the shade of yellow, and NCS 4055-R95B for the shade of blue. Flag of Swedensvg|thumb|250px|The colors of the Swedish flag are officially established to be NCS 0580-Y10R for the shade of yellow and NCS 4055-R95B for the shade of blue]]The Natural Flag of Swedensvg|thumb|250px|The colors of the Swedish flag are officially established to be NCS 0580-Y10R for the shade of yellow and NCS 4055-R95B for the shade of blue]]The Natural [2] The Swedish law doesn't regulate the design of the Swedish pennant, but it's recommended that its color scheme should correspond with that of the flag. [3] The square-cut Swedish state flag is identical to the civil ensign.
Military ensign
The triple-tailed flag (tretungad flagga) is used as a military ensign (örlogsflaggan) with the overall ratio, including the tails, is 1:2. The flag is also used as the Swedish naval jack (örlogsgösen). The jacks are smaller than the ensigns, but they have the same proportions. The Swedish swallow-tailed flag was originally the King's personal emblem, or the emblem representing a command conferred by the King. It was at first two-pointed, but by the mid-1600s, the distinctive swallow-tail-and-tongue appeared. The flag is also flown by other defence ministry, while civil ministries fly square flags.
Regent's flag
The Swedish royal flag (Kungl. flaggan) is still identical to the triple-tailed military flag, but usually includes in its centre a white field with the greater or the lesser coat of arms with the Order of the Seraphim, which has the King of Sweden as its Grand Master. The monarch is the Head of state of the Kingdom of Sweden. Sweden being a Constitutional monarchy with a Representative democracy based on a The King personally decides about the specific use of the royal flag. [4] Currently, only the King uses the greater coat of arms, with the rest of the Royal family using the flag with the lesser coat of arms. The undefaced triple-tailed flag is usually used by a non-royal person in his capacity as the Regent ad interim.
History
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Mythology
According to the mythology, the Swedish 12th century king Eric the Holy saw a yellow cross in the sky as he landed in Finland during the First Swedish Crusade in 1157. Eric ( IX) of Sweden (or Erik the Lawgiver or Erik the Saint. Finland, officially the Republic of Finland ( is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of northern Europe. First Swedish Crusade is a legendary military expedition presumably in the 1150s that has traditionally been seen as the conquest of Finland by Sweden, with pagan Seeing this as a sign from God he adopted the yellow cross against a blue background as his banner.
It has also been suggested that the Swedish flag might have been a resistance flag against the Danish flag, which is red with a white cross, and which has been known since 1219. The national flag of Denmark, Dannebrog, is red with a white Scandinavian cross that extends to the edges of the flag the vertical part of the According to this theory, the Swedish flag was created during the reign of King Charles Knutsson, who also introduced the Coat of arms of Sweden in 1442. Karl Knutsson Bonde The greater national coat of arms ( stora riksvapnet) and the lesser national coat of arms ( lilla riksvapnet) are the official coats of arms The national coat of arms is a combination of King Albert of Mecklenburg's coat of arms of 1364 and King Magnus Birgersson's coat of arms of 1275, and is blue divided quarterly by a golden cross pattée. Albert of Sweden (or Albrecht von Mecklenburg in German or Albrekt av Mecklenburg in Swedish (c Magnus III Birgersson (1240–1290 usually called Magnus Ladulås (Magnus Barnlock) was king of Sweden from 1275 until his death in 1290 A cross pattée (also known as a "cross pattee" "cross patty" or "cross formy" or in German "Tatzenkreuz" is a type of
Other historians claim that the Swedish flag was blue with a white cross before 1420, and became blue with a golden cross only during the early reign of King Gustaf Vasa, who successfully liberated Sweden from the temporary tyranny of the Danish King Christian II in 1521. Gustav I, born Gustav Eriksson (Colloquial 15th century Upplandic Gösta Jerksson) and later known as Gustav Vasa (12 May 1496 – 29 September In modern usage a tyrant is a single ruler holding absolute power over a State or within an Organization. Christian II (1 July 1481 &ndash 25 January 1559 was a Danish monarch and King of Denmark, Norway (1513 &ndash 1523 and Sweden (1520 &ndash 1521
Early history
Double-tailed flag
The exact age of the Swedish flag is not known, but the oldest recorded pictures of a blue cloth with a yellow cross date from the early 16th century, during the reign of King Gustaf Vasa. Gustav I, born Gustav Eriksson (Colloquial 15th century Upplandic Gösta Jerksson) and later known as Gustav Vasa (12 May 1496 – 29 September This flag was a swallow-tailed (double-tailed), and the first legal description of the flag was made in a Royal warrant of April 19, 1562, reading "gult udi korssvijs fördeelt påå blott", which translates to "yellow in the cross over the blue". Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer [5] As stipulated in a Royal warrant of 1569, the yellow cross was always to be borne on Swedish battle standards and banners. Prior to this, a similar flag appeared in the Coat of Arms of King John III's duchy, which is today Finland Proper. John III (Johan III Juhana III (20 December 1537 – 17 November 1592 was King of Sweden from 1568 until his death Finland Proper or Southwest Finland (Varsinais-Suomi Egentliga Finland is a region in south-western Finland. The same coat of arms is still used by the province. Not until the reign of King Gustavus Adolphus in the 1620s, there is reliable evidence of a double-tailed blue flag with a yellow cross being carried by Swedish ships. For the other Swedish kings known as Gustavus Adolphus see Gustav IV Adolf of Sweden or Gustav VI Adolf of Sweden
Triple-tailed flag
By the mid of the 17th century, the double-tailed flag was changed into a triple-tailed. As a means of recording the passage of Time, the 17th Century was that Century which lasted from 1601 - 1700 in the Gregorian calendar A Royal warrant of November 6, 1663, regulated the use of the triple-tailed flag, to be used only as a state flag and military ensign. Events 355 - Roman Emperor Constantius II promotes his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with [1] According to the same Royal warrant, merchant ships were only allowed to fly square-cut city flags in their respective provincial colors. In practice, however, the merchant fleet began using a square-cut civil ensign of the state flag. In a government instruction of ship building of 1730, this civil ensign should have the same proportions and colours as the state flag, with the notable difference of being square-cut. Year 1730 ( MDCCXXX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a [6] In 1756, the use of pennants by private ships was prohibited. Year 1756 ( MDCCLVI) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a [7] It should be pointed out that in the merchant fleet, there was also a common practice to illegally use the war ensign to incorrectly indicate that the ship was armed.
Blue ensign
A Royal warrant of August 18, 1761, stipulated that an all blue triple-tailed flag to be used by the Arméns flotta (literary: the Army's fleet), an amphibious army division of small ships and rowing boats, patrolling the inner archipelago along the Swedish coast line. Events 293 BC - The oldest known Roman temple to Venus is founded starting the institution of Vinalia Rustica. Year 1761 ( MDCCLXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Curiously enough, the Commander of the Arméns flotta had the right to order the use of the ordinary war ensign instead of the blue ensign when that was "appropriate". [8] The blue flag was used until 1813. Year 1813 ( MDCCCXIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common
Union between Sweden and Norway
- See also: Union between Sweden and Norway
Union flag of 1815
On March 7, 1815, a common military ensign was introduced for the two united kingdoms of Sweden and Norway. The Union between Sweden and Norway (Unionen mellan Sverige och Norge Unionen mellom Norge og Sverige or the Swedish-Norwegian Kingdom was the union of the kingdoms of Events 161 - Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius dies and is succeeded by co-Emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus Year 1815 ( MDCCCXV) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year This flag was identical to the former triple-tailed military ensign, with a white saltire on red to be included in the canton. St Andrew's Cross redirects here For the item of BDSM furniture see Saint Andrew's Cross (BDSM A saltire, Saint Andrew's Cross Canton is a charge placed in the Upper dexter corner It is classed by some heraldic writers as one of the Honorable ordinaries; but strictly speaking Proposed by the Norwegian Prime Minister and unionist Peder Anker, the white saltire on a red background was supposed to symbolize Norway, as the country had previously been united with Denmark and initially continued to use the same flag as an independent country, but with the national arms in the canton. This is a list of viceroys ( visekonge) governors ( rigsstatholder) first ministers ( førstestatsråd) and Prime ministers ( statsminister) of Peder Anker ( December 8 1749 - December 10 1824) was a Norwegian businessman and politician [9]
Norwegian ships continued to use the Danish civil ensign distinguished with the national arms in the canton north of Cape Finisterre, but had to fly the Swedish civil ensign in the Mediterranean to be protected from pirate attacks. A common civil ensign for both countries was introduced in 1818, on the pattern of the naval ensign, but square-cut. Year 1818 ( MDCCCXVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common This flag was optional for Swedish vessels, but compulsory for Norwegian ones in distant waters. In 1821, Norway adopted a new national civil ensign, identical to the present flag of Norway. Year 1821 ( MDCCCXXI) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common year The flag of Norway is red with an indigo blue Scandinavian cross outlined in white that extends to the edges of the flag the vertical part of the cross is shifted
Following the adoption of a separate Norwegian flag, a Royal regulation of July 17, 1821, stipulated that ships of both kingdoms use the common square-cut civil ensign (with the saltire included) in "distant waters" (i. Events 180 - Twelve inhabitants of Scillium in North Africa are executed for being Christians Year 1821 ( MDCCCXXI) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common year e. beyond Cape Finisterre). [10] In "distant waters", they had the right to use any of the square-cut civil ensigns of their respective countries, or the uniform Union civil ensign. This system was in force until 1838.
Union flags of 1844
A Royal resolution of June 20, 1844, introduced new flags and heraldry to denote the equal status of the two kingdoms within the union. Events 451 - Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius ' defeats Attila the Hun. Year 1844 ( MDCCCXLIV) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year Both countries were granted civil and military ensigns on the same pattern, their respective national flags with the addition of a union badge in the canton, combining the flag colours of both countries. Norway and Sweden were in a personal union from 1814 to 1905 According to the constitution of November 1814, Norway was to have its own merchant flag The naval ensign was based on the traditional triple-tailed Swedish model. In addition, the new union badge was to be used as the naval jack and as the flag for the common diplomatic representations abroad. The warrant also stipulated that the merchant fleet use their respective countries' square-cut civil ensigns, including the new union badge. Also, royal ensigns were introduced for both countries, their respective naval ensigns with the union badge, with the addition of the union arms at the centre of the cross.
The new union flags were well received by the Norwegians, who had demanded their own military ensign since the union was formed. In Sweden, however, the new union badge in particular became quite unpopular and was contemptuously nicknamed the Sillsallaten (Swedish) or Sildesalaten (Norwegian) after a colourful dish of pickled herring, decorated with red beets and apples in a radial pattern. It is believed that the name was first used in a speech by Lord Brakel in the Swedish House of Lords in Stockholm. The Swedish House of Lords (Riddarhuset means either the corporation of the Swedish nobility or the palace of the nobility. ('stɔkhɔlm is Sweden 's Capital and its largest City. It is the site of the national Swedish government, the parliament, and the [11]
During the 19th century, a number of regulations were issued regarding the use of Swedish flags. The 19th century of the Common Era began on January 1, 1801 and ended on December 31, 1900, according to the Gregorian calendar The military ensign was also to be used by civil government ships and buildings, such as the Customs, Harbour pilots and the Royal Mail. Customs is an Authority or agency in a Country responsible for collecting and safeguarding customs duties and for controlling the flow of goods A pilot is a Mariner who guides Ships through dangerous or congested waters such as Harbours or River mouths Legally the master remains Posten is the name of the Swedish postal service. The word "posten" means "the post" or "the mail" in Swedish. For this use, the military ensign would have a white field included with a golden marker: For the Harbour pilots (as of 1881, based on a proposal of 1825) an anchor with a star[12]; for the Customs (as of 1844) the letter "T" topped a royal crown[13]; for the Royal Mail (as of 1844) a postal horn with a royal crown. Year 1881 ( MDCCCLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Year 1825 ( MDCCCXXV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common
On May 7, 1897, an alternate State flag was introduced. Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses Year 1897 ( MDCCCXCVII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common This double-tailed flag was used by government owned ships and buildings, which did not fly the triple-tailed military ensign.
During the late 19th century, increasing Norwegian dissatisfaction with the union led to the demand for a return to the "pure" flag of 1821 without the union badge. Opponents of the union began to use this flag several years before it was officially recognized. During the 1890s, two consecutive sessions of the Norwegian parliament voted to abolish the badge, but the decision was overruled by royal veto. However, in 1898, when the flag law was passed for the third time, the king had to sanction it. Year 1898 ( MDCCCXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common On October 11, 1899, the union badge was removed from the Norwegian civil ensign. Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed Year 1899 ( MDCCCXCIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common As the Norwegian military ensign according to the constitution of 1814 was to be a union ensign, the union badge remained on military flags until the dissolution of the union with Sweden. "Pure" military ensigns were hoisted on fortresses and naval vessels on June 9, 1905. Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits Year 1905 ( MCMV) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting
The union badge, however, remained a part of the Swedish flag until 1905, when a Law of October 28, 1905, stipulated the exclusion of the union badge as of November 1, 1905. Year 1905 ( MCMV) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 306 - Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 312 - Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine Year 1905 ( MCMV) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi Year 1905 ( MCMV) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting [14]
Flag of 1906
On November 1, 1905, the triple-tailed flag also became the Swedish naval jack. Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi Year 1905 ( MCMV) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting The Flag law of June 22, 1906 further regulated the use and design of the flag, notably e. Events 217 BC - Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. Year 1906 ( MCMVI) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting g. was a lighter blue colour introduced than was used before. The Swedish state flag became identical to the square-cut civil ensign, and all private use of the triple-tailed flag was prohibited.
Present recommendations
When used from a standalone flagpole, the size of the flag is recommended to have a width equalling a fourth of the height of the pole. When used from a flagpole extending from a building the flag is recommended to have a width equalling a third of the height (length) of the pole. It is further recommended to fly the flag during daytime, and to lower it no later than 9pm. Only when the country is at war is it recommended to fly the flag also during the night.
Royal flag
The Swedish Marshal of the Realm (Riksmarskalken) has published a series of decisions regarding the royal flag of Sweden. In a decision of April 6, 1987, rules are defined on how to fly the royal flag at the Royal Palace of Stockholm. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato in the Battle of Thapsus Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) [15]
- The royal flag with the greater national coat of arms is hoisted at the Royal Palace when H. M. the King is within the realm, and is upholding his duties as the Head of state.
- The royal flag with the lesser national coat of arms is hoisted at the Royal Palace, if by reason of illness, foreign travel or for any other cause, the King is unavoidably prevented from performing his duties; a member of the Royal House under the valid order of succession who is not prevented there from, assumes and performs the duties of the Head of State in the capacity of Regent ad interim. Ad interim ( ad int) is Latin for "temporarily" or "in the meantime
- The "plain" triple-tailed flag (without the coat of arms) is flown at the Royal Palace when the Riksdag has appointed a person to serve, at a Government order, as Regent ad interim when no member of the Royal House under the valid order of succession is in a position to serve. The Riksdag is the official Swedish term of the Parliament of Sweden and the Parliament of Finland (in Finland alongside The three-tailed war flag is also flown at the Royal Palace when the Speaker, or, in his unavoidable absence, one of the Deputy Speakers, serves, at a Government order, as Regent ad interim when no member of the Royal House under the valid order of succession is in a position to serve. [16]
Under H. M. Carl XVI Gustaf, the present King of Sweden since 1973, the plain triple-tailed flag has flown at the Royal Palace only once. The monarch is the Head of state of the Kingdom of Sweden. Sweden being a Constitutional monarchy with a Representative democracy based on a Year 1973 ( MCMLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the 1973 Gregorian calendar. This occurred on July 2-July 3, 1988, when H. Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival Events 324 - Battle of Adrianople Constantine I defeats Licinius, who flees to Byzantium. Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) M. the King went on a private visit to Wuppertal, Germany; at the same time, H. ||-||} Wuppertal (ˈvʊpɐtaːl is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. R. H. the Duke of Halland was on a private visit to Sainte-Maxime, France. Ancestry See also Swedish Royal Family Line of succession to the Swedish throne Sainte-Maxime is a commune of the Var département located on the French Riviera in the south of France, 90 km from This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. The Government therefore ordered the Speaker of the Riksdag, Ingemund Bengtsson, to serve as Regent ad interim for two days. The Riksdag is the official Swedish term of the Parliament of Sweden and the Parliament of Finland (in Finland alongside Sten Bertil Ingemund Bengtsson (1919&ndash2000 was a Social democratic politician and Speaker of the Riksdag from 1979 to 1988
Private use of the State flag
There have been a few notable exemptions regarding the prohibition of private parties to use the State flag. All these privileges were terminated in accordance with the new specific flag regulation of June 22, 1906. Events 217 BC - Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. Year 1906 ( MCMVI) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting
- According to a Royal warrant of October 31, 1786, the Swedish East India Company had the right to use the triple-tailed war ensign in "Indian waters", when not being under immediate protection by the Swedish navy. Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse Year 1786 ( MDCCLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common The Swedish East India Company ( Swedish: Svenska Ostindiska Companiet or SOIC) was founded in Gothenburg, Sweden, in 1731 for the In the merchant fleet, there was a common practice to illegally use the war ensign to indicate that the ship was armed. [17]
- In 1838, it was decided that private ships, which were contracted by the Royal Mail used a double-tailed flag. Year 1838 ( MDCCCXXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common
- On February 27, 1832, the Swedish Yacht Club received the right to use the triple-tailed war ensign, including a centred white field with a golden "O" topped with a duke's crown (as of 1878 a royal crown). Events 1560 - The Treaty of Berwick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Congregation Year 1832 ( MDCCCXXXII) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Year 1878 ( MDCCCLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common
- On June 7, 1893, the Gothenburg Yacht Club received the right to use the triple-tailed military ensign, including a centred white field with the golden "G S S" topped with a star. Events 1099 - The First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins Year 1893 ( MDCCCXCIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Gothenburg ( Swedish:) /jœte'bɔrj/ is a city, a municipality, and an urban area on the west-coast of Sweden.
National flag days
| Date | English Name | Local Name | Remarks |
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| January 1 | New Year's Day | Nyårsdagen | |
| January 28 | The King's name day | Konungens namnsdag | H. By Swedish law a number of days of the calendar year are designated as official flag days. New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC New Year's Day is the first day of the Year. On the modern Gregorian calendar, it is celebrated on January 1, as it was also in ancient Rome (though Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted This is the old Swedish Name day calendar, sanctioned by the Swedish Academy in 1901 with official status until 1972. M. King Carl XVI Gustaf |
| March 12 | Name day of the Heir Apparent | Kronprinsessans namnsdag | H. Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving R. H. Crown Princess Victoria |
| Moveable Sunday | Easter Sunday | Påskdagen | First Sunday after the first full moon on or after March 21 |
| April 30 | The King's birthday | Konungens födelsedag | H. In Christianity, a moveable feast or movable feast is a holy day &mdash a Feast day or a Fast day &mdash whose date is not fixed to a Easter ( Greek: Πάσχα Pascha or Pasxa) is the most important religious feast in the Christian Liturgical year. Events 313 - Roman emperor Licinius unifies the entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule M. King Carl XVI Gustaf |
| May 1 | May Day | Första maj | |
| Moveable Sunday | Pentecost | Pingstdagen | 50 days after Easter |
| June 6 | National Day of Sweden | Sveriges Nationaldag | Flag day. Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. May Day occurs on May 1 and refers to any of several Public holidays In many countries May Day is synonymous with International Workers' Day, or Labour In Christianity, a moveable feast or movable feast is a holy day &mdash a Feast day or a Fast day &mdash whose date is not fixed to a Pentecost (πεντηκοστή, pentekostē, "the fiftieth day" is one of the prominent feasts in the Christian Liturgical year, celebrated the Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year National Day of Sweden, or the Swedish Flag's Day ( Sveriges nationaldag or svenska flaggans dag) is observed in Sweden on June 6 Official holiday from 2005. |
| Third Saturday of June | Midsummer Day | Midsommardagen | |
| July 14 | Birthday of the Heiress Apparent | Kronprinsessans födelsedag | H. Midsummer may simply refer to the period of time centered upon the summer solstice, but more often refers to specific European celebrations that accompany the actual solstice Events 1223 - Louis VIII becomes King of France upon the death of his father Philip II of France. R. H. Crown Princess Victoria |
| August 8 | The Queen's name day | Drottningens namnsdag | H. Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. M. Queen Silvia |
| Third Sunday of September | Election Day | Dag för val till riksdagen | Elections held every four years |
| October 24 | United Nations Day | FN-dagen | |
| November 6 | Gustavus Adolphus Day | Gustav Adolfsdagen | Battle of Lützen 1632 |
| December 10 | Alfred Nobel Day | Nobeldagen | The Nobel Awards Ceremony |
| December 23 | The Queen's birthday | Drottningens födelsedag | H. Childhood Born Silvia Renate Sommerlath the Queen is the only daughter of the late part-German part-Swede Walther Sommerlath, who as a businessman became the president Elections in Sweden gives information on Elections and election results in Sweden. Events 69 - Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus the commander of the Danube armies loyal to Vespasian, defeat United Nations Day, proclaimed in 1948 by the United Nations General Assembly, is held annually on 24 October, the anniversary of the coming into force Events 355 - Roman Emperor Constantius II promotes his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with For the other Swedish kings known as Gustavus Adolphus see Gustav IV Adolf of Sweden or Gustav VI Adolf of Sweden The Battle of Lützen was one of the most decisive battles of the Thirty Years' War. Events 1041 - Empress Zoe of Byzantium elevates her adoptive son to the throne of the Eastern Roman Empire as Michael V The Nobel Prize (Nobelpriset (Nobelprisen is a Swedish prize established in the 1895 will of Swedish chemist Alfred Nobel; it was first awarded in Peace, Literature Events 962 - Byzantine-Arab Wars: Under the future Emperor Nicephorus Phocas, Byzantine troops stormed the city M. Queen Silvia |
| December 25 | Christmas Day | Juldagen |
Use outside Sweden
The flag of Wilmington, Delaware, in the United States is modeled after the Swedish flag in remembrance of the short-lived colony of New Sweden. Childhood Born Silvia Renate Sommerlath the Queen is the only daughter of the late part-German part-Swede Walther Sommerlath, who as a businessman became the president Events 274 - Roman Emperor Aurelian Wilmington is the largest city in the state of Delaware, United States and is located at the confluence of the Christina River and Brandywine Delaware ( is a state located on the Atlantic Coast in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. New Sweden ( Nya Sverige in Swedish and Uusi-Ruotsi in Finnish) was a small Swedish settlement along the Delaware River The cross is affixed with the seal of the city.
See also
- List of flags of Sweden
- Nordic Cross Flag
- Flag days in Sweden
- Flag of Denmark
- Flag of Norway
- Coat of arms of Sweden
- Union badge of Norway and Sweden
External links
References
- ^ a b Plakat, av den 6. The following is a list of flags of Sweden. National flag and State flag Royal flag (Regent's flag Military Nordic Cross Flag Nordic Cross Scandinavian Cross is a pattern of flags usually associated with the Flags of the Scandinavian countries of which it originated By Swedish law a number of days of the calendar year are designated as official flag days. The national flag of Denmark, Dannebrog, is red with a white Scandinavian cross that extends to the edges of the flag the vertical part of the The flag of Norway is red with an indigo blue Scandinavian cross outlined in white that extends to the edges of the flag the vertical part of the cross is shifted The greater national coat of arms ( stora riksvapnet) and the lesser national coat of arms ( lilla riksvapnet) are the official coats of arms Norway and Sweden were in a personal union from 1814 to 1905 According to the constitution of November 1814, Norway was to have its own merchant flag Nov. 1663, angående den åtskillnad som härefter bör observeras emellan de flaggor som Kongl. Maj:ts enskilda skepp och farkoster föra, så ock de skepps och farkosters flaggor, som private personer tillhöra och af dem brukas skola.
- ^ Förordning 1983 nr. 826 med riktlinjer för färgnyanserna i Sveriges flagga.
- ^ Sveriges flagga The Swedish State Herald, official website
- ^ Förordning 1994 nr. 657, om användningen av tretungad flagga.
- ^ Kongl. bref, den 19. April 1562
- ^ Tomas Rajalin, Nödig underrättelse om skiepz-byggeriet och der utaf härflytande högnödige och siöväsendet samt taklingen tilhörige proportioner, Carlscrona : 1730
- ^ Kongl. Maj:ts förbud, den 19. November 1756, emot vimplars bruk på kofferdi- och privata fartyg.
- ^ Kongl. bref, den 18. Augusti 1761
- ^ See further: Krigskollegii samt Förvaltningens af sjöärendena kungörelse, den 3 Maj 1815, om den för konungarikena Sverige och Norge fastställda örlogsflaggans allmänna anläggnade.
- ^ Kungl. Maj:ts kungörelse, den 17. Juli 1821, om de förenade konungarikena Sveriges och Norges handelsflagga.
- ^ The Brakel family was introduced to the Swedish House of Lords in 1756 and is best know for their participation in the Great Northern War in Finland. C. O. Brakel was a secretary of the Swedish House of Lords (Riddarhussekreterare), and his remark was made in a speech in 1868.
- ^ Kongl. Maj:ts skrivelse 1825 till Förvaltningen af sjöärendena om förslag till en särskild lotsflagg
- ^ General-tullstyrelsens cirkulär, 26. September 1844, till herrar tulldistriktschefer och tullkamrarne med tillkännagifvande, att en särskild flagga för tullverkets fartyg blifvit av Kongl. Maj:t fastställd.
- ^ Lag, den 28. Oktober 1905, om upphäfvande för Sveriges del af den till bestämmande af de genom föreningen emellan Sverige och Norge uppkomna konstitutionella förhållanden antagna riksakt.
- ^ Riksmarskalkens beslut den 6 April 1987, för flaggning.
- ^ This is also one of the royal flags, and rumours that the three-tailed war flag is mainly chosen since the Royal Palace is the home of the Palace Guard - is not correct.
- ^ One of the oldest flags preserved is a double-tailed flag from 1760 at the Maritime Museum in Stockholm
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