Flag of the Kalmar Union

The flag of the Kalmar Union, which is also called the flag of the North, was introduced at the latest in 1430 by King Erik VII as Reichsbanner for ceremonial occasions and should be the union of the kingdoms of Denmark, Norway and Sweden represent.

The flag shows a red -shifted to the flagpole Scandinavian cross on a yellow background. The cross, which is today finds itself in almost all flags of the Nordic countries, is probably the Dannebrog, the flag of Denmark, withdrawn; the colors come from the Norwegian coat of arms.

History

Demonstrated for the first time in writing is the use of the flag in 1430, when she was placed on the sarcophagus of Queen Margaret I. Her successor Erik VII certain that her cloak " a red cross on a golden or yellow field that the kingdom banner is " ( It Rot Kaars udi it gult Felt, he som Rigens banners), should wear. After the time Erik VII using the flag first appeared in the background.

The flag is now used again by supporters of Scandinavianism. Also the Nordic Council demonstrated before introducing its present flag to 1985, so that the traditional association of the Nordic countries.

Similar flags

The former flag of the Orkney Islands, which was used from the mid-1990s to 2007, corresponded to the flag of the Kalmar Union. However, it had no official status. Also, the coat of arms Banner Church of Sweden is similar to the flag.