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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 white cross of the original flag. This cross represents Christianity.
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 flag of those colours, used only briefly, dated from 1809.
A brief history of the Icelandic flag by Birgir Thorlacius. Previously published in Icelandic in Fáni Íslands, skjaldarmerki, þjóðsöngur, heiðursmerki [The Flag, Coat of Arms, National Anthem and Official Honours of Iceland], published by the Prime Minister's Office, 1991.
Find out where the design of the Icelandic flag came from and what it means to Icelanders. Discover the meaning behind its symbolism. Read on.
Meaning of the flag of Iceland. The flag of Iceland consists of 3 colors: white, blue and red. Blue and white are associated with the colors of the Order of the Icelandic Falcon, a state award given for special merit. The bird was depicted on the Icelandic royal flag. The red color reminds us of our common history with Denmark.
Meaning: what does the Icelandic flag stand for? Scandinavian cross: similarities betweeen the Scandinavian flags. Hoisted Iceland flag in the wind. Like almost all Scandinavian national flags, the Icelandic flag bears the so-called Scandinavian cross, also known as St Philip’s cross.
23 paź 2021 · The Icelandic flag is 100 years old and to mark the occasion, entries in a competition on redesigning the Icelandic flag were printed with the winning design—Iceland’s current flag, minus some modifications which have since been implemented—displayed at the City Hall.
