Nordic cross flag

[1] The cross design represents Christianity,[2][3][4] and was first seen in the Dannebrog, the national flag of Denmark in the first half of the 13th century.

After gaining independence the other Nordic countries adopted national flags of the same design, Iceland in 1915 and Finland in 1918.

The flag appearing here is a reconstruction based on references in 1430 letters by King Eric of Pomerania.

Today, the Nordic cross is a feature in some city and district flags or coats of arms.

A number of flags for localities in the United Kingdom (primarily Scotland) are based on Nordic cross designs, intended to reflect the Scandinavian heritage introduced to the British Isles during the Viking Age and through the High Middle Ages.

Nordic flags, from left to right: Finland , Iceland , Norway , Sweden and Denmark .
A selection of various in-use Nordic Cross flags in Northern Europe region.
Larger flags, from left to right: Iceland , Faroe Islands , Denmark , Norway , Sweden , Finland ;
Smaller flags, from left to right: Barra , South Uist , Yorkshire West Riding (historical), Orkney , Shetland , Scania , Åland , Pärnu , Setomaa (ethnic), Vepsians (ethnic).