Flag of Denmark
The Flag of Denmark (known as the Dannebrog) is red with a white Scandinavian cross. It is the oldest national flag in the world that is used today.[1]
The flag is supposed to have fallen from the sky during a battle in 1219 in Estonia. The Danes were about to lose the battle when this sign from above gave the warriors new energy, and made them win. In reality the Dannebrog of 1219 was most likely a crusade banner - the war in 1219 was a crusade against the Estonians, who were not Christians.
The battle took place on the 15th of June, and every year the flag's birthday is celebrated on this day.[2]
In Denmark, the Dannebrog is a symbol of the people, and the flag is used for many private celebrations, such as birthdays, weddings and Christmas.
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Oldest continuously used national flag". Guinness World Records. Retrieved 2026-05-25.
- ↑ "The Danish flag, the Dannebrog (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark)". Archived from the original on 2011-12-21. Retrieved May 25, 2026.
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