Sunday, February 28, 2016

Denmark Flag History

By Peter Petkins


From 10,000 to 1500 B.C., the population of present-day Denmark evolved from a society of hunters and fishers into one of the farmers. Called Jutland by the end of the 8th century, its mariners were among the Vikings, or Norsemen, who raided western Europe and the British Isles from the 9th to 11th century.

At the beginning of World War II, despite a declaration of neutrality, Denmark was occupied by Germany (Apr. 9, 1940). On May 5, 1945, the Germans capitulated, and the country was liberated. Iceland had become fully independent in 1944. The Faeroe Islands received home rule in 1948, and Greenland became an integral part of Denmark under the new constitution of 1953 and received home rule in 1979.

The Danish banner was embraced 25 March 1757. The cross reflects Christianity. The Knights of Malta have the same banner. White stands for peace while red is typical of valor, and quality.

The banner, a red square, has an even white stripe in the center of the banner. The vertical stripe, additionally white, is put left of center. There was some discussion that the outline of the Danneborg was connected to the Holy Roman Empire. However, Denmark was never a territory of the Roman Empire.

Reportedly the Danneborg floated down from the sky and the king grabbed it. At that time, the tide turned against Estonia and the king and his army prevailed. The flag, a red square, has a horizontal white stripe on the middle of the flag. The vertical stripe, also white, is placed left of center. There was some controversy that the design of the Danneborg was linked to the Holy Roman Empire. However, Denmark was never a province of the H.R.C.

This adaptation doesn't appear to be likely since the archbishop wouldn't do this without the lord's authorization. The Flag Company Inc represented considerable authority in banner outlines offered an exceptional version of decals and banners to retain the historical backdrop of Danish Flag for the future generations.




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