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Learn about the history and symbolism of the imperial banner, war flag, and free imperial cities of the Holy Roman Empire. See images and descriptions of the flags and their variations over time.
Learn about the Holy Roman Empire, a polity in Central and Western Europe that lasted for almost a thousand years until 1806. See its flag, coat of arms, and other symbols, as well as its history, institutions, and demographics.
The flag of the Holy Roman Empire was not a national flag, but rather an imperial banner used by the Holy Roman Emperor; black and gold were used as the colours of the imperial banner, a black eagle on a golden background.
Banner of the Holy Roman Empire (1400–1453) Flag of the Archduchy of Austria (1453–1804) Flag of the Kingdom of Hungary ( King Matthias of Hungary 1487–1490)
17 sty 2024 · A collection of images and information about the flags used by the Holy Roman Empire and its rulers, territories and allies. See imperial banners, standards, coats of arms and other symbols of the medieval German polity.
30 wrz 2024 · Learn about the history and symbolism of the imperial banner, war flag, and free imperial cities of the Holy Roman Empire. See reconstructions and images of the flags with black and gold, red and white, and double-headed eagle designs.
Learn about the flags of the Holy Roman Empire, from the imperial banner of the emperor to the war flag of the empire and the banners of the free imperial cities. See the colours, designs and meanings of the flags and their evolution over time.
