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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 to the hoist side in the style of the Flag of Denmark, the flag of Denmark. The proportions of the national flag are 22:16 (width to height), its colour elements having a width of 6:1:2:1:12 and a height of 6:1:2:1:6.The proportions of the state flag are 27:16, or 6:1:2:1:6:11 horizontally and 6:1:2:1:6 vertically.

The red colour shall be PMS 032 U and the blue PMS 281 U in the Pantone system. This approximates to the RGB color model values #EF2B2D (red) and #002868 (blue).

{| style="text-align:center"|
National and merchant flag| width="30" ||
State and war flag|}

History union badge., the "herring salad".

It is difficult to establish what the earliest flag of Norway looked like. During ancient times countries did not fly flags. Kings and other rulers flew flags, especially in battle. Saint Olav used a serpent within a white mark at the Battle of Nesjar. Prior to this the raven or dragon was used. Magnus the Good used the same mark as Saint Olav. Harald Hardråde used the raven banner. This flag was flown by various viking chieftains and other Scandinavian rulers during the ninth, tenth and eleventh centuries CE. Inge I of Norway used a red lion on gold. Sverre of Norway used an eagle in gold and red. The earliest known flag which could be described as a national flag of Norway is the one used today as the Royal Standard of Norway. Eirik II of Norway used a flag described as a golden lion with axe and crown on red from 1280 and this was since regularly the flag of Norway and of the King of Norway.

The flag is based on the Coat of arms of Norway and was originally only a flag for the ruler of Norway (as it is today). It was later also used on ships and on fortresses until it was gradually phased out during the 17th and 18th centuries. Its earliest certain depiction is on the seal of duchess Ingebjørg in 1318. Around 1500 it became the custom for ships to fly the flag of their home country to identify their nationality. At least as late as 1698 the lion banner was flown over Akershus Fortress. The "Norwegian lion" was placed in the colours of all the Norwegian regiments in 1641. In 1748 a decree stated that the Flag of Denmark should be the only legal merchant flag.

From about the 16th century until 1814 Norway used the same flag as Denmark, as it was in union with that country. In 1814 independent Norway adopted the Danish flag with the Norwegian lion in the Flag terminology or the upper square at the hoist. This flag was in use until 1821. Later in 1814 Norway was united with Sweden and in 1815 a common flag for both states was introduced, the Flag of Sweden with a white cross on a red background in the canton. This design was used for government flags and for merchant ships beyond Cape Finisterre. A distinctive Norwegian flag was designed in 1821 by Fredrik Meltzer, a member of the parliament (Storting). It was adopted by the Storting on July 21, 1821. However, the king refused to sign the flag law, but approved the design for civilian use by royal order in council. The design is the same as in the present flag. But as the constitution of 1814 explicitly stated that the war flag was to be a union flag, the common flag (Swedish with a canton signifying Norway) was used by the armies and navies of both states until 1844.

Until 1838 the Norwegian flag was only used in Northern waters, as Norway had no treaty with the Barbary pirates of North Africa and had to fly the Swedish or union flag for protection. In 1844 a union badge combining Norwegian and Swedish colors was placed at the hoist of both countries' flags. The badge was popularly called Sildesalaten ("the herring salad") from its resemblance to a herring salad. Initially, the union flag was popular in Norway, since it clearly denoted the equal status of the two united states. As the union with Sweden became less popular, the Norwegian parliament abolished the union badge from the national (merchant) and state flags in 1898. Although the law was not approved by the King, it became effective since it had been passed by three consecutive Stortings. The "pure" flag was first flown in 1899, but the union badge had to be kept in the war flag. At the dissolution of the union in 1905, it was removed from the navy flag as well. Sweden kept it in all flags until 1905.

Laws regarding the flag The Norwegian flag law of 1898 specifies the appearance of the merchant and state flags and their use by merchant ships, customs and post vessels. The flag regulations of 1927 further describe the use of the state flag on state property and on national holidays.

The flag regulations also describe the time of day when the flag should be drawn. From March to October the flag should be drawn from 8.00. From November to February it should be drawn from 9.00. The flag is drawn until sunset, although no later than 21.00, even if sunset is later than that. In the northern counties Nordland, Troms and Finnmark the flag is drawn between 10.00 and 15.00 from November to February. These rules do not apply for private use of the flag, but they are still usually observed for that use of the flag as well.

There also exist some unwritten rules about things like how the flag should be folded, that it should never touch the ground, and not be worn on the body below the waist.

The Sami flag is now regarded as official, and can be used in addition to or instead of the Norwegian flag on Norwegian flag days as well as the Sami flag days, and other occasions where the use of flag is natural. The rules for when that flag should be used on public buildings are the same as for the Norwegian flag, with the exception that if the Sami flag is used together with the Norwegian flag on official flag days or official occasions (both Norwegian and Sami), the Sami flag should be drawn on the flag pole to the right of the Norwegian flag .

Symbolism Fredrik Meltzer chose a Christianity cross, following the tradition of other Nordic countries (Denmark and Sweden). Red, white and blue were chosen to denote democracy, as these colours were used in the flags of comparably democratic states (The Netherlands, United Kingdom, The United States, and France). Meltzer's design also refers to the red and white Danish flag, which had been Norway's flag as well until 1814. The blue cross was probably a reference to the blue of the Swedish flag.

Norwegian flag days

Chronology Image:Norwegian Royal Standard flag.png|Likely flag of the History of Norway. Confirmed usage from 1318 to ca. 18th century, probably much older.Image:Flag of the Kalmar Union.svg|Likely flag of the Kalmar Union 1397-1523 (unconfirmed).Image:Flag of Denmark.svg] ca. 1536-1814. From 1748 the only approved merchant flag.Image:Flag of Norway 1814-1821.PNG|Flag of Norway 1814-1821. On ships only north of Cape Finisterre, Spain. On longer distances the two following flags were used.Image:Svensk flagg 1815.png|Flag used by Norwegian ships south of Cape Finisterre 1815-1818, optional until 1821.Image:Unionsflagg 1818.png|Flag used by Norwegian ships south of Cape Finisterre, Spain 1818-1844. From 1821 it was also used by Swedish ships there.Image:Flag of Norway.svg|Flag of Norway 1821-1844. On ships only north of Cape Finisterre, Spain, until 1838. Image:Norge-Unionsflagg-1844.svg|Flag of Norway 1844-1898.Image:Flag of Norway.svg|Flag of Norway 1898-today.

It is important to note that the use of flags on land (other than in battle) is fairly new.

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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 to the hoist side in the style of the Flag of Denmark, the flag of Denmark. The proportions of the national flag are 22:16 (width to height), its colour elements having a width of 6:1:2:1:12 and a height of 6:1:2:1:6.The proportions of the state flag are 27:16, or 6:1:2:1:6:11 horizontally and 6:1:2:1:6 vertically.

The red colour shall be PMS 032 U and the blue PMS 281 U in the Pantone system. This approximates to the RGB color model values #EF2B2D (red) and #002868 (blue).

{| style="text-align:center"|
National and merchant flag| width="30" ||
State and war flag|}

History union badge., the "herring salad".

It is difficult to establish what the earliest flag of Norway looked like. During ancient times countries did not fly flags. Kings and other rulers flew flags, especially in battle. Saint Olav used a serpent within a white mark at the Battle of Nesjar. Prior to this the raven or dragon was used. Magnus the Good used the same mark as Saint Olav. Harald Hardråde used the raven banner. This flag was flown by various viking chieftains and other Scandinavian rulers during the ninth, tenth and eleventh centuries CE. Inge I of Norway used a red lion on gold. Sverre of Norway used an eagle in gold and red. The earliest known flag which could be described as a national flag of Norway is the one used today as the Royal Standard of Norway. Eirik II of Norway used a flag described as a golden lion with axe and crown on red from 1280 and this was since regularly the flag of Norway and of the King of Norway.

The flag is based on the Coat of arms of Norway and was originally only a flag for the ruler of Norway (as it is today). It was later also used on ships and on fortresses until it was gradually phased out during the 17th and 18th centuries. Its earliest certain depiction is on the seal of duchess Ingebjørg in 1318. Around 1500 it became the custom for ships to fly the flag of their home country to identify their nationality. At least as late as 1698 the lion banner was flown over Akershus Fortress. The "Norwegian lion" was placed in the colours of all the Norwegian regiments in 1641. In 1748 a decree stated that the Flag of Denmark should be the only legal merchant flag.

From about the 16th century until 1814 Norway used the same flag as Denmark, as it was in union with that country. In 1814 independent Norway adopted the Danish flag with the Norwegian lion in the Flag terminology or the upper square at the hoist. This flag was in use until 1821. Later in 1814 Norway was united with Sweden and in 1815 a common flag for both states was introduced, the Flag of Sweden with a white cross on a red background in the canton. This design was used for government flags and for merchant ships beyond Cape Finisterre. A distinctive Norwegian flag was designed in 1821 by Fredrik Meltzer, a member of the parliament (Storting). It was adopted by the Storting on July 21, 1821. However, the king refused to sign the flag law, but approved the design for civilian use by royal order in council. The design is the same as in the present flag. But as the constitution of 1814 explicitly stated that the war flag was to be a union flag, the common flag (Swedish with a canton signifying Norway) was used by the armies and navies of both states until 1844.

Until 1838 the Norwegian flag was only used in Northern waters, as Norway had no treaty with the Barbary pirates of North Africa and had to fly the Swedish or union flag for protection. In 1844 a union badge combining Norwegian and Swedish colors was placed at the hoist of both countries' flags. The badge was popularly called Sildesalaten ("the herring salad") from its resemblance to a herring salad. Initially, the union flag was popular in Norway, since it clearly denoted the equal status of the two united states. As the union with Sweden became less popular, the Norwegian parliament abolished the union badge from the national (merchant) and state flags in 1898. Although the law was not approved by the King, it became effective since it had been passed by three consecutive Stortings. The "pure" flag was first flown in 1899, but the union badge had to be kept in the war flag. At the dissolution of the union in 1905, it was removed from the navy flag as well. Sweden kept it in all flags until 1905.

Laws regarding the flag The Norwegian flag law of 1898 specifies the appearance of the merchant and state flags and their use by merchant ships, customs and post vessels. The flag regulations of 1927 further describe the use of the state flag on state property and on national holidays.

The flag regulations also describe the time of day when the flag should be drawn. From March to October the flag should be drawn from 8.00. From November to February it should be drawn from 9.00. The flag is drawn until sunset, although no later than 21.00, even if sunset is later than that. In the northern counties Nordland, Troms and Finnmark the flag is drawn between 10.00 and 15.00 from November to February. These rules do not apply for private use of the flag, but they are still usually observed for that use of the flag as well.

There also exist some unwritten rules about things like how the flag should be folded, that it should never touch the ground, and not be worn on the body below the waist.

The Sami flag is now regarded as official, and can be used in addition to or instead of the Norwegian flag on Norwegian flag days as well as the Sami flag days, and other occasions where the use of flag is natural. The rules for when that flag should be used on public buildings are the same as for the Norwegian flag, with the exception that if the Sami flag is used together with the Norwegian flag on official flag days or official occasions (both Norwegian and Sami), the Sami flag should be drawn on the flag pole to the right of the Norwegian flag .

Symbolism Fredrik Meltzer chose a Christianity cross, following the tradition of other Nordic countries (Denmark and Sweden). Red, white and blue were chosen to denote democracy, as these colours were used in the flags of comparably democratic states (The Netherlands, United Kingdom, The United States, and France). Meltzer's design also refers to the red and white Danish flag, which had been Norway's flag as well until 1814. The blue cross was probably a reference to the blue of the Swedish flag.

Norwegian flag days

Chronology Image:Norwegian Royal Standard flag.png|Likely flag of the History of Norway. Confirmed usage from 1318 to ca. 18th century, probably much older.Image:Flag of the Kalmar Union.svg|Likely flag of the Kalmar Union 1397-1523 (unconfirmed).Image:Flag of Denmark.svg] ca. 1536-1814. From 1748 the only approved merchant flag.Image:Flag of Norway 1814-1821.PNG|Flag of Norway 1814-1821. On ships only north of Cape Finisterre, Spain. On longer distances the two following flags were used.Image:Svensk flagg 1815.png|Flag used by Norwegian ships south of Cape Finisterre 1815-1818, optional until 1821.Image:Unionsflagg 1818.png|Flag used by Norwegian ships south of Cape Finisterre, Spain 1818-1844. From 1821 it was also used by Swedish ships there.Image:Flag of Norway.svg|Flag of Norway 1821-1844. On ships only north of Cape Finisterre, Spain, until 1838. Image:Norge-Unionsflagg-1844.svg|Flag of Norway 1844-1898.Image:Flag of Norway.svg|Flag of Norway 1898-today.

It is important to note that the use of flags on land (other than in battle) is fairly new.

See also

External links




 

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