List of Norwegian flags

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This is a list of flags of Norway containing images of and information about the official Norwegian flags used.

National flag

Main article: Flag of Norway

The national flag was designed in 1821 by Fredrik Meltzer, a member of parliament (Stortinget). The colours and the Nordic cross reflect Norway's close ties with Sweden and Denmark.

Royal standards

Main article: Royal Standard of Norway
  • Standard of the King
    Standard of the King
  • Standard of the Crown Prince
    Standard of the Crown Prince
  • Royal Pennant
    Royal Pennant

Flags of the Government

Flags of the Military

Flags of the Navy

Flags of the Army

The rank flags are also used by the Air Force and Home Guard.

Flags of the Air Force

The Air Force uses the same rank flags as the Army.

  • Flag of the Inspector General of the Air Force
    Flag of the Inspector General of the Air Force

Flags of the Home Guard

The Home Guard uses the same rank flags as the Army.

Historical flags

These flags are no longer in use, except the merchant flag of 1821-1844, which was also used from 1899 until the present.

  • Merchant flag of Norway (1814-1821). On ships only north of Cape Finisterre, Spain. On longer distances the Swedish flag was used.
    Merchant flag of Norway (1814-1821). On ships only north of Cape Finisterre, Spain. On longer distances the Swedish flag was used.
  • War Ensign of Norway (1814-1815), official version. The lion faced the fly, not the hoist.
    War Ensign of Norway (1814-1815), official version. The lion faced the fly, not the hoist.
  • Merchant flag of Norway (1821-1844) and (1899-present). Until 1838 only north of Cape Finisterre, Spain.
    Merchant flag of Norway (1821-1844) and (1899-present). Until 1838 only north of Cape Finisterre, Spain.
  • Alternate merchant flag of Norway (1815-1821). Used on ships south of Cape Finisterre, Spain.
    Alternate merchant flag of Norway (1815-1821). Used on ships south of Cape Finisterre, Spain.
  • Flag used by Norwegian ships south of Cape Finisterre, Spain 1818-1838, optional 1838-1844. From 1821 it was also used by Swedish ships there.
    Flag used by Norwegian ships south of Cape Finisterre, Spain 1818-1838, optional 1838-1844. From 1821 it was also used by Swedish ships there.
  • State flag, war flag and naval ensign of Norway and Sweden (1815-1844)
    State flag, war flag and naval ensign of Norway and Sweden (1815-1844)
  • Merchant flag of Norway (1844-1898)
    Merchant flag of Norway (1844-1898)
  • War flag and naval ensign of Norway (1844-1905). The union mark was removed from the state flag after 1898.
    War flag and naval ensign of Norway (1844-1905). The union mark was removed from the state flag after 1898.
  • Union mark of Norway (1844-1905), removed from merchant and state flags in 1899.
    Union mark of Norway (1844-1905), removed from merchant and state flags in 1899.
  • Naval Jack and diplomatic flag of Norway and Sweden (1844-1905), also used as union mark in Swedish flags until 1 November 1905.
    Naval Jack and diplomatic flag of Norway and Sweden (1844-1905), also used as union mark in Swedish flags until 1 November 1905.
  • Royal Standard of Norway (1844-1905)
    Royal Standard of Norway (1844-1905)

Subnational flags

Most of the Norwegian counties and municipalities have their own flag. They are based on the respective coat of arms of the subdivision. However they are seldom used. Most public buildings and private homes use the National flag. Note: As of 2020, many municipalities and counties have been merged. Because of this many of the new regions do not have a current flag and instead the coat of arms will be used for the new regions until a flag is made.

Flags of the former counties

Flags and Coat of Arms of the current regions

Although Finnmark and Troms are officially merged, they still use their old county flags as the merging is disputed by locals and officials in Finnmark. The region of Trøndelag uses the old flag of Nord-Trøndelag as it has historical value and connection to king Olav II of Norway.

Flags of the municipalities

Main article: commons:Flags of municipalities of Norway

This is just a number of municipalities with their own flags, there are however many more municipalities that do use a flag.

Agder

Flags of municipalities in Agder county.

Innlandet

Flags of municipalities in Innlandet county.

Møre og Romsdal

Flags of municipalities in Møre og Romsdal county.

Nordland

Flags of municipalities in Nordland county.

Oslo

  • Flag of Oslo
    Flag of Oslo
  • Former flag of Oslo (1924–2000)
    Former flag of Oslo (1924–2000)

Rogaland

Flags of municipalities in Rogaland county.

Troms og Finnmark

Flags of municipalities in Troms og Finnmark county.

Trøndelag

Flags of municipalities in Trøndelag county.

Vestfold og Telemark

Flags of municipalities in Vestfold og Telemark county.

Vestland

Flags of municipalities in Vestland county.

Viken

Flags of municipalities in Viken county.


Other officially approved flags

See also

External links

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