Flag of Iceland - Wikipedia
Iceland's first national flag was a white cross on a deep blue background. It was first shown in parade in 1897. The modern flag dates from 1915, when a red cross was inserted into the …
Flag of Iceland | Meaning, Colors & History | Britannica
When Iceland became a republic on June 17, 1944, the flag was altered by a change to a darker shade of blue. Blue and white had originally been chosen for several reasons. The first local …
Government of Iceland
The Flag Act states that the flag colours are “sky blue,” fire red” and “snow white.” To dispel any doubt concerning the colours, standards are now used as a reference, as stated in …
List of Icelandic flags - Wikipedia
A blue flag with a red Scandinavian Cross, fimbriated white. Used unofficially in 1913–1915, and as a territorial symbol as of 1915 until 1944 when the Republic of Iceland was established. …
The Story of the Icelandic Flag | Guide to Iceland
The story of the Icelandic flag is, in many respects, the story of the Icelandic people; it is a testament to their struggle for national identity, for cultural independence and their long …
Government of Iceland | A brief history of the Icelandic flag
The same summer the constitutional law committee in the Lower Chamber of Parliament proposed a bill on a national flag for Iceland. The proposed flag would be divided into four …
Flags, Symbols, & Currencies of Iceland - World Atlas
The newly designed flag served as the national flag when Iceland gained independence from Danish rule in 1918. The flag of Iceland features a blue field with a red Nordic cross that has …
Flag of Iceland - Flagpedia.net
Current flag of Iceland with a history of the flag and information about Iceland country.
The Icelandic Flag - NAT
The national flag of Iceland is a sky-blue rectangle with a snow-white cross and a fiery-red cross in the middle of the white cross. The proportional figures for the width and length of the …
Symbolism, History, and Meaning Behind Iceland’s Flag
2018年8月30日 · This is a brief and incomplete history of Iceland and its flag, due mainly in part to lengthy political theatrics on the part of Norway when deciding on a flag design. Hopefully, you …