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Europe · Flag ID ·Jul 29, 2026

Denmark Flag: Meaning and History

According to the legend, in 1219, a large red cloth bearing a white cross fell from the sky during the Crusades led by King Valdemar II against the pagans of Estonia.

It was under this banner that the battle for present-day Tallinn was won.

The cross echoes the Christian religion, and for some, red symbolizes bravery while white represents peace and purity.

History of the flag

The Danish flag was officially adopted in 1625.

It is said to have originated from a battle in the 13th century during the Crusades, making it the oldest national flag in the world.

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