
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
flag of Iceland national flag consisting of a blue field incorporating a white-bordered red cross. The width-to-length ratio of the flag is 18 to 25. In the early 20th century the sanction of the king of …
Government of Iceland | Icelandic National Flag
The flag of the President of Iceland is the state flag (swallowtail) figuring the Icelandic coat of arms where the arms of the cross meet, with shield bearers on a white rectangular field. …
Flags, Symbols, & Currencies of Iceland - World Atlas
The flag of Iceland features a blue field with a red Nordic cross that has white edges and extends to the edges of the flag. The currency of Iceland is Icelandic Krona and the national anthem is …
Government of Iceland | A brief history of the Icelandic flag
In an article in his journal Dagskrá on March 13, 1897, poet Einar Benediktsson wrote that Iceland's national colours are blue and white and the cross is the most common and …
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 …
Flag of Iceland - Flagpedia.net
Flag of Iceland. 🇮🇸 Iceland Emoji; Download flag of Iceland; The flag of Iceland followed the example of the other Scandinavian countries and consists of a blue background bearing a red cross, …
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
Aug 30, 2018 · Iceland had no need for a flag because it claimed allegiance to other countries. Also, we would have only needed a flag if we were sailing, but we were in our own waters. …
Flag of Iceland: history, colours, symbols and their meaning
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 …