Flag of Cembria

Design & Terminology

The national flag of Cembria features three equal horizontal bands of white (top), gold, and dark green, with the Cembrian Lesser Coat of Arms located in the upper hoist side of the flag centered in the white and gold bands. The coat of arms is a shield with the image of the Royal Double-Headed Eagle, Cembria's monarchic symbol, in dark green against a white background at the centre. The Double-Headed Eagle is also the family crest of the Royal family de Merode-Hallward, the great Cembrian dynastic house since the late 18th century. The flag's proportion is 1:2.

National Flag (Civil & State Flag/Ensign)

Variant of the flag: Military Flag

Variant of the flag: Naval Ensign

The flag is designated as the national flag in the National Flag Act, which was promulgated and became effective on June 20, 1839. With the National Flag Act the current dimensions (1:2) and colours (white, gold and dark green) are determined. Throughout history flags and banners are commonly displayed vertically instead being flown horizontally. In order to prevent the populace of desecrating the flag by wrongfully hanging it sidewards, a correct vertical variant of the flag has been designed. Nowadays, a 3:1 variant and a 2:1 variant of the flag are availlable.

Symbolism

The three national colours (white, gold and dark green) are derived from the Greater Coat of Arms (Royal Crest). White represents the nation's strive for peace and purity; and is also a symbol of tolerance. Gold stands for prosperity and the country's mineral and cultural richness. Dark green is de facto the regal colour and therefore represents the monarchy. It also commonly seen as the colour to resemble the nation's overall rural and forestial character. The Lesser Coat of Arms (National Crest) symbolises the rule of the monarchy and its duty to safeguard the nation and the populace.