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The design is a heraldic representation of the Greek national flag adopted in 1822, which featured a white cross on a blue field. The proper heraldic description of the coat of arms is: Azure, a cross Argent. The Law regulating the coat of arms does not specify a tincture for the laurel branches, implying proper (or vert, i.e. green).
The Emblem of the Greek Republic consists of an escutcheon Azure, which forms an apex in the middle of its bottom side, it bears a cross Argent in the middle and is fully surrounded by two laurel branches cyclically, which intersect under the apex of its bottom side.
The flag consists of three vertical stripes in the colours green, white and black. The cross stands for Orthodox Christianity, the flaming heart for the will to fight for independence, and the anchor for the steadfastness of purpose. 1821-1829: Flag of Greek guerrillas during the Greek War of Independence.
The flag as used in parades. The use of the Greek flag is regulated by Law 851. [23] More specifically, the law states that: When displayed at the Presidential Palace, the Hellenic Parliament, the ministries, embassies and consulates of Greece, schools, military camps, and public and private ships as well as the navy, the flag must:
The Inescutcheon features the Arms of the Greek line of the House of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg. The shield is then topped with a golden Royal Crown. It features an escutcheon divided by the red and white cross of the Order of the Danneborg, the first quarter features the arms of Denmark (three crowned blue lions and nine hearts ...
English: Flag of Greece (since 1978) and Naval Ensign of Greece (since 1828) Español : Bandera de Grecia Français : Drapeau de la Grèce (depuis 1978) et insigne naval de la Grèce (depuis 1828)
This image shows a flag, a coat of arms, a seal or some other official insignia. The use of such symbols is restricted in many countries. The use of such symbols is restricted in many countries. These restrictions are independent of the copyright status.
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