List of flags of Finland

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The following is a list of flags of Finland. For more information, see flag of Finland.

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National flag

FlagDateUseDescription
Flag of Finland.svg 1920–present Civil flag and civil ensign Flag ratio: 11:18; (5:3:10):(4:3:4)\
Flag of Finland (state).svg 1978–presentState flag and ensignFlag ratio: 11:18

Presidential flag

FlagDateUseDescription
Flag of the President of Finland.svg 1978–presentUsed by the PresidentTriple-tailed flag, ratio: 11:19
Flag of the President of Finland (1944-1946).svg 1944–1946Used by President, Field Marshal C.G.E. MannerheimTriple-tailed flag, ratio: 11:19
Flag of the President of Finland (1920-1944 and 1946-1978).svg 1920–1944, 1946–1978Used by the PresidentTriple-tailed flag, ratio: 11:19
Presidential pennant of Finland.svg 1978–presentPresidential pennant of Finland

Regent of Finland

FlagDateUseDescription
Standard of the Regent of Finland 1918-1919.svg 1918–1919Used by the RegentStandard of the Regent of Finland

Military flag

FlagDateUseDescription
Flag of the commander of Finnish defence forces.png 1920–presentCommander of the Finnish Defence ForcesCurrent version adopted in 1978
Flag of the Minister of Defence (Finland).svg 1920–presentMinister of DefenceCurrent version adopted in 1978
FlagDateUseDescription
Military Flag of Finland.svg 1978–presentWar flag and ensignTriple-tailed flag, ratio: 11:19
Flag of Finland 1920-1978 (Military).svg 1920–1978War flag and ensignTriple-tailed flag, ratio: 11:19
Flag of Finland 1918-1920 (Military).svg 1918–1920War flag and ensign Triple-tailed flag, ratio: 11:19
Naval Jack of Finland.svg 1919–present Naval jack Flag ratio: 1:1
Naval Jack of Finland 1919.svg 1919 Naval jack Flag ratio: 1:1
Masthead pennant of Finland.svg  ?–presentMasthead pennant of Finland
Flag of the Commander of the Finnish Navy.svg 1978–presentFlag of the Commander of the Finnish Navy
Pennant of Commander of Naval Command (Finland).svg  ?–presentPennant of Commander of Naval Command
Pennant of Commander of Naval Squadron (Finland).svg  ?–presentDirector of Naval College and Commander of a Naval Squadron
Pennant of Commander of Flotilla (Finland).svg  ?–presentCommander of Flotilla
Pennant of Commander of Semi-Flotilla (Finland).svg  ?–presentSemi-flotilla Commander
Pennant of a Senior Officer (Finland).svg  ?–presentSenior officer at anchor in harbour
Meritiedustelupataljoona.svg 2015–presentFlag of Naval Reconnaissance Battalion of Finnish Navy

Air Force

FlagDateUseDescription
Hameen Lennoston lippu.svg 1957–Present DayFlag of the Lapland Air Command
Karjalan Lennoston lippu.svg 1957–Present DayFlag of the Karelia Air Command
Satakunnan Lennoston lippu.svg 1957–Present DayFlag of the Satakunta Air Command
Lentosotakoulun lippu.svg 1957–Present DayFlag of the Air Force Academy

Civil Maritime Flags

FlagDateUseDescription
Suomen luotsilippu 1920-1978.svg 1920–1978 Pilot Flag
Suomen luotsilippu 1919-1920.svg 1919–1920
Flag of Finland 1918 (merchant).svg 1918Temporary official merchant ensignOfficial merchant ensign of the independent Finnish state in 1918.

Diplomatic services flags

FlagDateUseDescription
Ambassador and Minister Plenipotentiary flag of Finland 1918.png 1918–1920Ambassador and Minister Plenipotentiary
Charge d'Affairs standard of Finland 1918.svg 1918–1920Charge d'Affairs

Customs Flags

FlagDateUseDescription
Suomen tullilippu 1920-1978.svg 1920–1978Customs Flag of Finland
Suomen tullilippu 1919-1920.svg 1919–1920
Customs Flag of Finland Grand Duchy of Finland.svg 1827—1917Customs Flag of Finland Grand Duchy of Finland

Postal Flags

FlagDateUseDescription
Postilippu (myohaisempi malli).svg 1939–1978Postal Flag of Finland
Postilippu (varhaisempi malli).svg 1918–1939

Vexillology Association flags

FlagDateUseDescription
Flag of PH.svg Flag of the Partioheraldikot r.y.

Regions

FlagAdministrative divisionAdoptedDescription
Flag of Aland.svg Ahvenanmaa in Finland.svg Åland 1954–Present Flag of Åland
Keski-suomi lippu.svg Keski-Suomi in Finland.svg Central Finland 1898-PresentA banner of arms based on the region's coat of arms. Ratio: 1:1
Keski-Pohjanmaa.lippu.svg Keski-Pohjanmaa in Finland.svg Central Ostrobothnia  ?-PresentA Canadian pale flag with a white marten and five crosses from the region's coat of arms.
Flag of Kainuu.svg Kainuu in Finland.svg Kainuu 1998–presentA banner of arms based on the region's coat of arms designed by a Finnish heraldist Olof Eriksson in 1978. The flag itself was adopted in 25.6.1998. [1]
Flag of Tavastia Proper.svg Kanta-Hame in Finland.svg Kanta-Häme 2018–presentFlag featuring elements from the region's coat of arms. Designed by heraldist Tuomas Hyrsky and adopted by the regional council on the 100th anniversary of the Finnish flag on 28.5.2018. [2] A further ceremony was held in the Häme Castle on 4.2.2019. [3]
North karelia flag.svg Pohjois-Karjala in Finland.svg North Karelia 1997–presentA red flag featuring two armored arms from the regional coat of arms with a fortressy white field on the hoist side of the flag. Adopted by the regional council on 8.6.1997. [4]
Flag of Northern Savonia.svg Pohjois-Savo in Finland.svg Northern Savonia  ?-PresentA black swallow-tailed flag featuring a loaded bow from the regional coat of arms placed between two yellow stripes.
Paijat-Hame.lippu.svg Paijat-Hame in Finland.svg Päijänne Tavastia  ?-PresentA banner of arms based on the region's coat of arms.
Satakunta-flag.svg Satakunta in Finland.svg Satakunta 1990–presentA swallow-tailed banner of arms based on the region's coat of arms from 1557. Designed by artist Reino Niiniranta and officially adopted on 21.11.1990. The regional flag's official flag day is on 11th of October, on the name day of Otso. [5]
Flag of Southern Ostrobothnia.svg Etela-Pohjanmaa in Finland.svg South Ostrobothnia  ?-PresentA banner of arms based on the region's coat of arms.
Flag of South Savonia.svg Etela-Savo in Finland.svg South Savonia 2020–presentA black flag charged with the bow and arrow from the region's coat of arms and a yellow hoist. Designed by designer Suvi Ripatti and officially adopted on 09.06.2020. [6]
Flag of Uusimaa.svg Uusimaa in Finland.svg Uusimaa  ?-PresentA banner of arms based on the region's coat of arms.

City and municipality flags

FlagAdministrative divisionAdoptedDescription
Flag of Helsinki (long).svg Helsinki sijainti Suomi.svg Helsinki  ?-PresentAn official[ citation needed ] city flag based on the city's coat of arms.[ image reference needed ]
Joensuu.lippu.svg Joensuu sijainti Suomi.svg Joensuu 2008-Present [7]
Lieksa lippu.svg Lieksa sijainti Suomi.svg Lieksa  ?-Present[ image reference needed ]
Oulu.lippu.svg Oulu sijainti Suomi.svg Oulu  ?-Present[ image reference needed ]
Pori.lippu.svg Pori sijainti Suomi.svg Pori  ?-Present[ image reference needed ]
Raisio.lippu.svg Raisio sijainti Suomi.svg Raisio  ?-PresentA banner of arms based on the municipality's coat of arms.[ image reference needed ]
Rovaniemi.lippu.svg Rovaniemi sijainti Suomi.svg Rovaniemi  ?-Present[ image reference needed ]
Saarijarvi.lippu.svg Saarijarvi sijainti Suomi.svg Saarijärvi  ?-Present[ image reference needed ]
Tampere.lippu.svg Tampere sijainti Suomi.svg Tampere 1960–PresentThe flag is based on the city's coat of arms.[ image reference needed ]
Turku.lippu.svg Turku sijainti Suomi.svg Turku  ?-Present[ image reference needed ]

Pennants

FlagDateUseDescription
Finnish general pennant.svg Finnish household pennant Used generally instead of a regional pennant.
Pennant of Swedish-speaking Finns.svg Finnish household pennantUsed by Swedish-speaking Finns.

Finnish regions also have traditional Household pennants.

Political flags

FlagDatePartyDescription
2020–present Power Belongs to the People [ image reference needed ]
Flag of Communist Party of Finland (1994).png 1997–present Communist Party of Finland
IKLlippu.png 1993–2010 Patriotic People's Movement
Sinimusta-jarjeston katselmus Kuortaneella 1935.jpg 1930–1936 Blue-and-Blacks
Link to file 1934–1944 Finnish-Socialist Workers' Party
Link to file 1941–1944 National Socialists of Finland

Ethnic groups flags

FlagDateUseDescription
Sami flag.svg 1986–presentFlag of the Sami people Sámi flag
Inkerin lippu.svg 1919–presentNational flag of Ingrians
KarelianNationalFlag.svg 1920–presentNational flag of East Karelians
Forest Finns flag.svg 2022–presentFlag of the Forest Finns
Flag of the Finland Swedes.svg 19th century–presentUnofficial flag of the Swedish-speaking Finns Flag of the Swedish-speaking Finns
Blue-White Striped Flag of Finland (unofficial).svg 1905–1917Flag used during the years of russification by Finnish speaking population.
Striped Flag of Finland (unofficial).svg 1905–1917Flag used during the years of russification by Swedish speaking population.

Historical flags

FlagDateUseDescription
Flag of Finland (1918).svg 1918–1978Flag of Kingdom of Finland and Republic of Finland (1919 until 1978)Sky Blue Nordic cross on white field ratio: 11:18; (5:3:10):(4:3:4)
Flag of Finland 1920-1978 (State).svg 1920–1978State flag and ensignratio: 11:18; (5:3:10):(4:3:4)
Flag of Finland (1918-1920).svg 1918–1920Flag of Kingdom of Finland and Republic of Finland (1919 onwards)Blue Nordic cross on white field Flag ratio: 11:18; (5:3:10):(4:3:4)
Flag of Finland 1918-1920 (State).svg 1918–1920State flag and ensignratio: 11:18; (5:3:10):(4:3:4)
Socialist red flag.svg 1918–1919Used by Finnish Socialist Workers' Republic red flag
Flag of Finland 1918 (state).svg 1860s–1918
1917–1918		Unofficial national flag
Temporary official state flag		Commonly used as an unofficial national flag of the Grand Duchy of Finland since the mid-19th century, especially during the period of russification in 1899–1917, by all population groups. Official state flag of the independent Finnish state in 1917–1918.
Flag of Russia (1914-1917).svg 1914–1917Flag for private use; also planned State FlagA tricolour of horizontal stripes, white, blue and red, with a yellow canton with the coat of arms.
Alkuperalippu.svg 1853–1855Temporary civil ensign of the Grand Duchy of Finland Used during the Crimean War
Flag of Russia.svg 1896–1917The National flag of the Russian Empire Used in Finland when it was an autonomous grand duchy under the Russian Emperor's influence
Flag of the Russian Empire (black-yellow-white).svg 1858–1896The State flag of the Russian Empire Used in Finland when it was an autonomous grand duchy under the Russian Emperor's influence
Keisarillisen Aleksanterin yliopiston ylioppilaskunnan lippu.jpg 1848–1863Unofficial Civil flag of the Grand Duchy of Finland The first known "Flag of Finland" was presented in 1848, along with the national anthem Maamme. Its motif was the coat of arms of Finland, surrounded by laurel leaves, on a white flag.
Naval Ensign of Sweden.svg 1650–1809Flag of SwedenUsed in Finland when it was part of The Kingdom of Sweden
Flag of Sweden (1562-1650).svg 1537–1650Flag of SwedenUsed in Finland when it was part of The Kingdom of Sweden
Flag of the Kalmar Union.svg 1397–1537Flag of The Kalmar UnionUsed in Finland when it was part of Kalmar Union
Royal Banner of Sweden (14th Century).svg 1100–1397Flag of SwedenUsed in Finland when it was conquered by The Kingdom of Sweden

Proposed flags

FlagDateUseDescription
Zacharias Topelius' Proposal (pre-1863).svg pre-1863 Zacharias Topelius' Proposal
Flag of Greece (1822-1978).svg 1863Anonymous Proposal
Anonymous Greenland Flag Proposal 2 (1978).svg 1863Anonymous Proposal
Flag white blue 5x3.svg 1863Anonymous Proposal
Alkuperalippu.svg 1863Anonymous Proposal
Otto Donner's Proposal (1863).svg 1863 Otto Donner's Proposal
Maamies' Proposal (1863).svg 1863Maamies' Proposal
Striped Flag of Finland (unofficial).svg 1863Anonymous Proposal
Drapeau propose pour le departement des Pyrenees-Orientales.svg 1863Anonymous Proposal
Flag yellow red 5x3.svg 1863Anonymous Proposal
Flag of the Finland Swedes.svg 1863Anonymous ProposalCurrently used as Flag of the Swedish-speaking Finns
Hugo Nyberg's Proposal (1863).svg 1863Hugo Nyberg's Proposal
J. Penger's Proposal (1863).svg 1863J. Penger's Proposal
Finnish Flag Proposal (c.1864).svg 1863Anonymous Proposal
Flag of Finland 1918 (state).svg 1863Anonymous Proposal
Blue-White Striped Flag of Finland (unofficial).svg 1863Anonymous Proposal
Flag blue white 5x3.svg 1863Anonymous Proposal
Flag of Finland 1918 (merchant).svg 1863Anonymous Proposal

Finnish shipping companies from year 1562-Present

FlagDateUseDescription
House flag of Viking Line.svg 1959–present Viking Line
House flag of Finland Steamship Company.svg 1883–1990 Finland Steamship Company

Finnish yacht clubs

FlagDateUseDescription
Flag of Finnish yacht clubs.svg 1920–PresentFlag of Finnish yacht clubsVariant of the national flag; flown by pleasure craft of yacht club members. Yacht club emblem replaces the circled x in canton
Airistonpursiseura.jpg 1869–1920Yacht club ensign of the Grand Duchy of Finland Yacht club emblem in canton.
FlagClub
Burgee of Gamlakarleby Segelforening burgee.SVG Gamlakarleby Segelförening (Burgee)
Burgee of Gamlakarleby Segelforening motorboats.svg Gamlakarleby Segelförening (Burgee for motorboats)
Ensign of Gamlakarleby Segelforening.SVG Gamlakarleby Segelförening (Ensign)
Burgee of Helsingfors Segelklubb motorboats.svg Helsingfors Segelklubb (Burgee for motorboats)
Burgee of Helsingfors Segelsallskap motorboats.SVG Helsingfors Segelsällskap (Burgee for motorboats)
Helsingfors Segelsallskap.png Helsingfors Segelsällskap (Ensign)
Burgee of Nylandska jaktklubben.png Nyländska Jaktklubben (Burgee)
Burgee of Nylandska jaktklubben motorboats.svg Nyländska Jaktklubben (Burgee for motorboatse)
Flag of Nyland Yacht Club.png Nyländska Jaktklubben (Ensign)
Burgee of Segelforeningen i Bjorneborg.SVG Segelföreningen i Björneborg (Burgee)
Ensign of Segelforeningen i Bjorneborg.svg Segelföreningen i Björneborg (Ensign)
Flag of Oulun Merenkavijat.svg Oulun Merenkävijät (Ensign)

Åland

FlagDateUseDescription
Flag of Aland.svg 1954–presentFlag of Åland
Flag of Aland Yachting Clubs.svg PresentÅland yacht club ensignSwallow-tailed version of the Åland flag. Yacht club emblem replaces the circle in canton
Pennant of Aland.svg PresentPennant of Åland

Historical Åland flags

FlagDateUseDescription
Aland flag 1922.svg 1922–1954Unofficial flag of Åland

Proposed custom flags

FlagDateUseDescription
Aland flag (proposal 2).svg 1939Matts Dreijer's Proposal
Aland Flag Proposal (1946).svg 1946Matts Dreijer's Proposal
Aland Flag Proposal "Pestflaggan".svg 1950sThe "Pestflaggan"
Aland flag (proposal 1).svg 1952"Swedish" Flag Proposal
Aland Flag Proposal (1953).svg 1953Debate Proposal 1
Aland Flag Proposal (November 1953).svg 1953Debate Proposal 2
Aland Flag Proposal (March & November 1953).svg 1953Debate Proposal 3
Aland flag (proposal 2).svg 1954"Finnish" Flag Proposal

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Data". www.kainuunliitto.fi. Retrieved 2019-10-14.
  2. ↑ "Kanta-Häme sai oman lipun". www.hameensanomat.fi. 29 May 2018. Retrieved 2019-10-14.
  3. ↑ "Hämeen maakuntalippu sai arvoisensa seremonian". www.hameenliitto.fi. Retrieved 2019-10-14.
  4. ↑ "11.1.2005 alkaen Pohjois-Karjalan maakuntaliittoPohjois-Karjalan maakunnanoma lippu". maakuntatunnukset.pdf. Retrieved 2019-10-14.
  5. ↑ "Satakunnan maakuntatunnukset". www.satakuntaliitto.fi. Retrieved 2019-10-14.
  6. ↑ "Etelä-Savon maakuntahallitus valitsi maakuntalipun". www.esavo.fi. Retrieved 2020-06-12.
  7. ↑ Joensuu. "Materiaalipankki" (in Finnish). Archived from the original on 2019-08-08.
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