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Or Celtic Nations flag, or Celtic Collage flag.
A composite of the flag of six Celtic nations; clockwise from the upper left (hoist): the flag of Brittany, the flag of the Isle of Man, the flag of Scotland, the flag of Wales, the flag of Cornwall, the flag of Ireland. In the centre is a triskelion (also sometimes called a triskele or a triskell), an old pagan Celtic fertility symbol, though other old cultures in Europe seem to have used it, too.
At the 2011 Glengarry Highland Games; Maxville, Ontario.
Flags of Finland,Sweden,Denmark and Finland. All feature the Nordic Cross
The Nordic Cross Flag, Nordic Cross or Scandinavian Cross is a pattern of flags usually associated with the flags of the Scandinavian countries of which it originated. All the Nordic countries have adopted such flags. The cross design symbolises Christianity and is depicted extending to the edges of the flag with the vertical part of the cross shifted to the hoist side as opposed to flags where the cross is centred on the flag. The first flag with this design was the Danish Dannebrog; thereafter, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland, and some of their subdivisions used this as inspiration for their own flags. The Norwegian flag was the first Nordic cross flag with three colours. Though the flags share this pattern, they have individual histories and symbolism.
10/10/26 A child carrying flags at the Brooklyn Columbus Day Parade in Bensonhurst. Nikon Zf. TTArtisan AF 32mm 1:2.8.
Boyscout Fixing Flag During July 4th Parade at Fremont, CA. I took this photo because the lighting under the flag seemed very good during sunny noon.
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Grunge textured flag of Indiana on vintage paper
EDIT 4/22/2013: This grunge flag is now released under a standard Creative Commons License - Attribution 3.0 Unported. It gives you a lot of freedom to use my work commercially as long as you credit and link back to the same free image from my website, www.freestock.ca
A colored flag flying atop a bamboo pole generally means that an East Indian who is a Hindu lives in the house nearby and that the household held a jhandi, which is a ceremony of thanksgiving. Such ceremonies are held following some favorable development affecting a member of the family. Lord Rama is worshipped and Hanuman, who rescued Rama's wife, Sita, from captivity by Rawan is honored by the flag.
The flags of India and Pakistan are lowered simultaneously at the Wagah Border. The crowd on the Pakistani side of the border are pictured.
More information about the Wagah Border Ceremony:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wagah_border_ceremony
More information about the Wagah Border:
The Faroese Merkið as courtesy flag.
The Eimskip house flag with the blue swastika. Their logo since the start in 1914 - before the mad corporal took up a symbol with a similar black cross in a white circle on a red flag.
Shot in 2002 - the logo was changed before it got much older.
A national flag raising ceremony at Imjin Barracks on Wednesday, 14 Oct, honoured the arrival of three new participating member nations. This October, Estonia, Poland, and Sweden has sent officers to join the permanent staff of Headquarters Allied Rapid Reaction Corps. (Photo by WO2 Dan Harmer GBR Army / Released)
14 October 2015
ARRC salutes flags of joining Estonia, Sweden, and Poland
A national flag raising ceremony at Imjin Barracks on Wednesday honoured the arrival of three new participating member nations. This October, Estonia, Poland, and Sweden has sent officers to join the permanent staff of Headquarters Allied Rapid Reaction Corps.
“Today marks a very special day in the history of the ARRC with the addition of these three nations. Their commitment is very welcome and a testament to the solidarity and success of a multinational approach to collective defence,” said Lt. Gen. Tim Evans, CBE DSO, commander of the ARRC.
“I enjoy the working culture the different nationalities. And every nation has something to offer that helps in understanding the HQ,” said Lt. Col. Pukk, a new plans officer from Tallinn.
Referring to Exercise ARRCADE FUSION 2015, Pukk said “This is important to Estonia because we are united with NATO and happy the HQ ARRC will be in the Baltic States.”
“In my short time here I have seen how all the nations work. Everyone works toward the same effort to develop a good plan that will work in everyone’s interest,” said Maj. Larbol, from Stockholm, Sweden
“Poland and the UK have a strong history. We are following similar priorities and values which are to ensure peace and stability,” said the Polish Army officer.
The additions mark a significant step in one of the most diverse, multi-national headquarters of the 9 NATO Rapid Deployable Corps HQs, all of which are capable to command up to 60,000 troops. This year the ARRC remains on standby as a Joint Task Force HQ for Small Land Operations, ready if called upon by the North Atlantic Council (NAC) and SACEUR. Currently, the ARRC is preparing for their annual training Exercise ARRCADE FUSION 2015 in the Baltics. Two more nations are scheduled to become permanent members of ARRC before the end of the year.
(NATO photo/WO2 Dan Harmer GBR Army)
Symbolism and Tradition
Traditionally, prayer flags are used to promote peace, compassion, strength, and wisdom. The flags do not carry prayers to 'gods,' a common misconception; rather, the Tibetans believe the prayers and mantras will be blown by the wind to spread the good will and compassion into all pervading space. Therefore, prayer flags are thought to bring benefit to all.
By hanging flags in high places the "Wind Horse" will carry the blessings depicted on the flags to all beings. As wind passes over the surface of the flags which are sensitive to the slightest movement of the wind, the air is purified and sanctified by the Mantras.
The prayers of a flag become a permanent part of the universe as the images fade from exposure to the elements. Just as life moves on and is replaced by new life, Tibetans renew their hopes for the world by continually mounting new flags alongside the old. This act symbolizes a welcoming of life changes and an acknowledgment that all beings are part of a greater ongoing cycle.
These flags appear to be at an angle on a hill but in fact its just the angle I was at. The flag poles are all the same height and on level ground.
Harley-Davidson FLHTK Ultra Limited flying the American flag flanked by two Blue Angels flags, NAWS China Lake Air Show, 18 March 2017.
Drawn in Adobe Illustrator using the specifications as given in state law:
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-1-301
4-1-301. State flag or banner.
(a) The flag or banner of this state shall be of the following design, colors and proportions, to wit: an oblong flag or banner in length one and two thirds (12/3) times its width, the principal field of same to be of color red, but the flag or banner ending at its free or outer end in a perpendicular bar of blue, of uniform width, running from side to side, that is to say, from top to bottom of the flag or banner, and separated from the red field by a narrow margin or stripe of white of uniform width; the width of the white stripe to be one fifth (1/5) that of the blue bar; and the total width of the bar and stripe together to be equal to one eighth (1/8) of the width of the flag. In the center of the red field shall be a smaller circular field of blue, separated from the surrounding red field by a circular margin or stripe of white of uniform width and of the same width as the straight margin or stripe first mentioned. The breadth or diameter of the circular blue field, exclusive of the white margin, shall be equal to one half (1/2) of the width of the flag. Inside the circular blue field shall be three (3) five-pointed stars of white distributed at equal intervals around a point, the center of the blue field, and of such size and arrangement that one (1) point of each star shall approach as closely as practicable without actually touching one (1) point of each of the other two (2) around the center point of the field; and the two (2) outer points of each star shall approach as nearly as practicable without actually touching the periphery of the blue field. The arrangement of the three (3) stars shall be such that the centers of no two (2) stars shall be in a line parallel to either the side or end of the flag, but intermediate between same; and the highest star shall be the one nearest the upper confined corner of the flag.
(b) (1) It is an offense to knowingly manufacture or sell a state flag that is not in compliance with subsection (a).
(2) This subsection (b) shall apply only to flags that are manufactured, sold or offered for sale as official state flags and shall not apply to miniature flags or flags manufactured, sold or offered for sale as souvenirs, novelties, decorations or toys.
(3) A violation of this subsection (b) is considered a deceptive business practice and punishable as provided in § 39-14-127.
(c) (1) Each Tennessee state flag manufactured or otherwise produced shall have imprinted on the flag a legend or other markings, or both, sufficient to clearly indicate the proper manner in which to fly or otherwise display the Tennessee state flag.
(2) The purpose of this subsection (c) is to ensure that the public does not fly or otherwise display the Tennessee state flag in any incorrect manner, especially not upside down.
(3) For the purposes of this subsection (c), "Tennessee state flag" includes all flags that are manufactured, sold or offered for sale as official state flags.
(d) All official flags of the United States and of the state of Tennessee, purchased under a state contract, shall be manufactured in the United States.
Soldiers of the 3d U.S Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) place flags at the over 240,000-interned service members in Arlington National Cemetery during the annual Flags-In mission in Arlington National Cemetery, Va. on May 26, 2016. Every Soldier, from the Regiment’s Commander Col. Johnny K. Davis to the newest enlisted Solider newly assigned from basic training participates in this Memorial Day tradition that honors the men and women that have served. (U.S. Army Photos by Spc. Benjamin Polhein)
Soldiers from the 3d United States Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) participate in “Flags In”, where a flag is planted in each grave marker in Arlington National Cemetery, Va., May 21st, 2015. Over 1,000 Soldiers from the Old Guard took part in planting more then 228,000 flags in honor of those whose final resting place is Arlington National Cemetery. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Cody W. Torkelson)