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'''Flag terminology''' is the [[nomenclature]], or system of terms, used in [[vexillology]], the study of [[flag]]s, to describe precisely the parts, patterns, and other attributes of flags and their display. | '''Flag terminology''' is the [[nomenclature]], or system of terms, used in [[vexillology]], the study of [[flag]]s, to describe precisely the parts, patterns, and other attributes of flags and their display. | ||
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{{defn |1={{ghat|Main article: {{slink|Maritime flag|Rank flags}}}} A flag that a superior naval officer flies on his [[flagship]] or headquarters.}} | {{defn |1={{ghat|Main article: {{slink|Maritime flag|Rank flags}}}} A flag that a superior naval officer flies on his [[flagship]] or headquarters.}} | ||
{{term |1=Signal flag}} | {{term |1=Signal flag}} | ||
{{defn |1={{ghat|Main article: [[Flag signals]]}} A flag or pennant that communicates or signals information | {{defn |1={{ghat|Main article: [[Flag signals]]}} A flag or pennant that communicates or signals information which is not [[heraldic]].}} | ||
{{term |1=Standard}} | {{term |1=Standard}} | ||
{{defn |1={{ghat|Main article: {{slink|Heraldic flag|Heraldic standard}}}} In heraldry, a long tapering flag that bears [[heraldic badge]]s and the [[motto]] of the [[armiger]]; it may also refer to a [[Military colours, standards and guidons|military colour]] that cavalry units fly or a [[royal standard]] of a monarch or member of a royal family.}} | {{defn |1={{ghat|Main article: {{slink|Heraldic flag|Heraldic standard}}}} In heraldry, a long tapering flag that bears [[heraldic badge]]s and the [[motto]] of the [[armiger]]; it may also refer to a [[Military colours, standards and guidons|military colour]] that cavalry units fly or a [[royal standard]] of a monarch or member of a royal family.}} | ||
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{{defn |1={{ghat|Main article: [[State flag]]}} A version of a national flag that represents and may be restricted in use only to the national government and agencies thereof; the design of many state flags consists of the civil flag (see above) ''[[Defacement (flag)|defaced]]'' with a coat of arms or other [[charge (heraldry)|heraldic charge]].}} | {{defn |1={{ghat|Main article: [[State flag]]}} A version of a national flag that represents and may be restricted in use only to the national government and agencies thereof; the design of many state flags consists of the civil flag (see above) ''[[Defacement (flag)|defaced]]'' with a coat of arms or other [[charge (heraldry)|heraldic charge]].}} | ||
{{term |1=Vexilloid}} | {{term |1=Vexilloid}} | ||
{{defn |1={{ghat|Main article: [[Vexilloid]]}} A flag-like object that is used in a similar symbolic manner as a flag, but | {{defn |1={{ghat|Main article: [[Vexilloid]]}} A flag-like object that is used in a similar symbolic manner as a flag, but differs from a conventional flag in some way.}} | ||
{{term |1=Vexillum}} | {{term |1=Vexillum}} | ||
{{defn |1={{ghat|Main article: [[Vexillum]]}} A flag-like object that is suspended from a horizontal crossbar; the [[Ancient Roman army]] used it as its military standard.}} | {{defn |1={{ghat|Main article: [[Vexillum]]}} A flag-like object that is suspended from a horizontal crossbar; the [[Ancient Roman army]] used it as its military standard.}} | ||
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{{defn |1=The background of a flag; the color behind the charges.}} | {{defn |1=The background of a flag; the color behind the charges.}} | ||
{{term |1=Fimbriation}} | {{term |1=Fimbriation}} | ||
{{defn |1=A narrow edging or border, | {{defn |1=A narrow edging or border, generally in white or gold, on a flag to separate two other colors. For example, the white and gold lines of the [[flag of South Africa|South African Flag]].}} | ||
{{term |1=Finial}} | {{term |1=Finial}} | ||
{{defn |1=A decorative or protective [[Finial#Flagpoles|cap atop the flagpole]]. Often shaped like a sphere, but can also be a shape with heraldic significance, such as a spear or an eagle. Sometimes referred to as a '''capper'''.}} | {{defn |1=A decorative or protective [[Finial#Flagpoles|cap atop the flagpole]]. Often shaped like a sphere, but can also be a shape with heraldic significance, such as a spear or an eagle. Sometimes referred to as a '''capper'''.}} | ||
{{term |1=Fly}} | {{term |1=Fly}} | ||
{{defn |1=The half or edge of a flag | {{defn |1=The half or edge of a flag furthest away from the flagpole. This term also sometimes refers to the horizontal length of a flag.}} | ||
{{term |1=Heading}} | {{term |1=Heading}} | ||
{{defn |1={{ghat|Main article: {{slink|Flag|Hoisting the flag}}}} A piece of loose fabric running along the hoist for attaching a flag to its rope.}} | {{defn |1={{ghat|Main article: {{slink|Flag|Hoisting the flag}}}} A piece of loose fabric running along the hoist for attaching a flag to its rope.}} | ||
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! [[Bend (heraldry)|Bend sinister]] | ! [[Bend (heraldry)|Bend sinister]] | ||
| [[File:Flag type bend sinister 2.svg|240x120px]] | | [[File:Flag type bend sinister 2.svg|240x120px]] | ||
| [[File:Flag of | | [[File:Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg|240x120px|border]]{{Clear}}[[Flag of the Republic of the Congo]] | ||
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! [[Side (heraldry)|Side]] | ! [[Side (heraldry)|Side]] | ||
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! [[Division of the field#Common divisions of the field|Diagonal quadrisection <br>(per saltire)]] | ! [[Division of the field#Common divisions of the field|Diagonal quadrisection <br>(per saltire)]] | ||
| [[File:Flag type diagonal quadrisection.svg|240x120px]] | | [[File:Flag type diagonal quadrisection.svg|240x120px]] | ||
| [[File:Flag of | | [[File:Flag of Jamaica.svg|240x120px|border]]{{Clear}}[[Flag of Jamaica]] | ||
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! [[Greek cross|Greek (Hellenic) cross]] | ! [[Greek cross|Greek (Hellenic) cross]] | ||
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! Symmetric cross | ! Symmetric cross | ||
| [[File:Flag type symmetric cross.svg|240x120px]] | | [[File:Flag type symmetric cross.svg|240x120px]] | ||
| [[File:Flag of | | [[File:Flag of England.svg|240x120px|border]]{{Clear}}[[Flag of England]] | ||
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! [[Nordic Cross flag|Nordic cross]] | ! [[Nordic Cross flag|Nordic cross]] | ||
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| [[File:Flag of Eritrea.svg|240x120px|border]]{{Clear}}[[Flag of Eritrea]] | | [[File:Flag of Eritrea.svg|240x120px|border]]{{Clear}}[[Flag of Eritrea]] | ||
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! [[Chevron (heraldry)|Chevron]] | ! [[Chevron (heraldry)|{{vanchor|Chevron}}]] | ||
| [[File:Flag type chevron 2.svg|240x120px]] | | [[File:Flag type chevron 2.svg|240x120px]] | ||
| [[File:Official flag of the North American Vexillological Association.svg|240x120px|border]]{{Clear}}[[North American Vexillological Association|Flag of NAVA]] | | [[File:Official flag of the North American Vexillological Association.svg|240x120px|border]]{{Clear}}[[North American Vexillological Association|Flag of NAVA]] | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
{{ | {{portal|Heraldry and Vexillology}} | ||
* [[Vexillological symbol]] | |||
* [[ | {{div col}} | ||
*[[Vexillology]] | |||
*[[Vexillological symbol]] | |||
*[[Civil flag]] | |||
*[[Ensign (flag)]] | |||
*[[Flag families]] | |||
*[[Maritime flag]] | |||
*[[National flag]] | |||
*[[National coat of arms]] | |||
*[[National emblem]] | |||
*[[National seal]] | |||
*[[National symbol]] | |||
*[[State flag]] | |||
*Galleries and lists: | |||
**[[Flags of Europe]] | |||
**[[Gallery of sovereign state flags]] | |||
**[[Gallery of flags of dependent territories]] | |||
**[[Lists of flags]] | |||
**[[List of flags by design]] | |||
**[[List of national flags by design]] | |||
**[[List of national flags of sovereign states]] | |||
**[[List of Japanese flags]] | |||
**[[List of United Kingdom flags]] | |||
**[[List of Antarctic flags]] | |||
**[[List of flags by color combination]] | |||
**[[List of sovereign states by date of current flag adoption]] | |||
**[[Timeline of national flags]] | |||
**[[Commons:Category:Gallery pages of flags of country subdivisions|Gallery pages of flags of country subdivisions]] | |||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
Latest revision as of 14:43, 2 November 2025
Flag terminology is the nomenclature, or system of terms, used in vexillology, the study of flags, to describe precisely the parts, patterns, and other attributes of flags and their display.
Flag types
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Flag elements
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Basic patterns
Flags often inherit traits seen in traditional European heraldry designs, and as a result, patterns often share names.
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Techniques in flag display
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Illustrations
Flag illustrations generally depict flags flying from the observer's point of view from left to right, the view known as the obverse (or "front"); the other side is the reverse (or "back"). There are some exceptions, notably some Islamic flags inscribed in Arabic, which is written from right to left; for these the obverse is defined as the side with the hoist to the observer's right.
See also
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- Vexillology
- Vexillological symbol
- Civil flag
- Ensign (flag)
- Flag families
- Maritime flag
- National flag
- National coat of arms
- National emblem
- National seal
- National symbol
- State flag
- Galleries and lists:
- Flags of Europe
- Gallery of sovereign state flags
- Gallery of flags of dependent territories
- Lists of flags
- List of flags by design
- List of national flags by design
- List of national flags of sovereign states
- List of Japanese flags
- List of United Kingdom flags
- List of Antarctic flags
- List of flags by color combination
- List of sovereign states by date of current flag adoption
- Timeline of national flags
- Gallery pages of flags of country subdivisions