List of flags of Montenegro

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Flag of Montenegro above the Budva Citadel in Budva.

This is a list of flags used in Montenegro . For more information about the national flag, visit the article Flag of Montenegro .

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National flags

FlagDateUseDescription
Flag of Montenegro.svg 2004–National flag; civil and state ensign; Naval ensign until 2010.Red with a golden border and the state coat of arms in the middle. Ratio: 1:2. Adopted on 13 July 2004. [1]
Flag of Montenegro (vertical).svg 2004–National flag, Vertical BannerRed with a golden border and the state coat of arms in the middle.

Standards

FlagDateUseDescription
Standard of the President of Montenegro.svg 2006–Standard of the President on LandSquare version of the State Flag, with a border fleury
Presidential Standard of Montenegro (at sea).svg 2006–Standard of the President AfloatSquare version of the State Flag, replacing red with blue, a border fleury

Military

FlagDateUseDescription
Vojska Crne Gore (zastava).jpg 2010 — presentFlag of the Army of Montenegro.Red background with the logo of the Armed Forces of Montenegro and the traditional motto "Čojstvo i Junaštvo" (roughly translated as "Humanity and Courage"), with golden borders.
Flag of the Navy of Montenegro.svg 2010 — present Naval ensign of Montenegro.Blue with the national flag in as its canton, occupying 2/5 of its width and 1/2 of its length with a white anchor interlaced with three lines representing surface of the water in the right side.
Naval Jack of Montenegro.svg 2010 — present Naval jack of Montenegro.Coat of Arms of Montenegro on blue background, with golden borders.

Municipal flags

FlagDateUseDescription
Flag of Podgorica, Montenegro.svg 2006 — presentFlag of Podgorica.Two horizontal blue stripes and one broken line that was positioned above two horizontal stripes on white background.
Flag of Cetinje.svg 2006 — presentFlag of Cetinje.White cross pattée on red background.
Flag of Bar, Montenegro.svg 2006 — presentFlag of Bar.The flag is horizontally divided blue-yellow-green-yellow-blue.
Flag of Berane.png 2006 — presentFlag of Berane.The flag is with the municipal coat of arms in the middle on a white background.
Flag of Bijelo Polje.png 2006 — presentFlag of Bijelo Polje.Background is light-blue with the coat of arms of the municipality in the middle.
Flag of Budva, Montenegro.svg 2006 — presentFlag of Budva.Blue background with three golden stars.
Flag of Danilovgrad.png 2006 — presentFlag of Danilovgrad.White background with the coat of arms in the center.
Flag of Gusinje.gif 2006 — presentFlag of Gusinje.Light blue background with the coat of arms in the center.
Flag of Herceg Novi, Montenegro.svg 2006 — presentFlag of Herceg Novi.The coat of arms of the municipality consists of a blue heraldic triangular shield on which is a silver stone-walled tower with a parapet. The flag consists of a white field with a centrally placed upright cross, blue outlined in gold.
Flag of Kotor, Montenegro.jpg 2009 — presentFlag of Kotor.The flag is bicolor, with a small emblem located in the middle.

The flag field is divided into two square panels in equal proportions, white at hoist and red at fly. Red recalls the main colour of the arms. The geometric center of the flag is charged with the lesser arms placed on a medalion.

Flag of Mojkovac.png 2012 — presentFlag of Mojkovac.The flag is monochromatic, in bluish color, with a golden edge and elements of the coat of arms (the monument, a Brskovo coin, and two mining hammers and the Old Bridge), which reflect the cultural and historical heritage, located in the middle of the flag's field.
Flag of Niksic.gif 2004 — presentFlag of Nikšić.The flag is blue with the municipal coat of arms.
Flag of Petnjica.png 2013 — presentFlag of Petnjica.The flag is white, with the emblem of the municipality in the middle. The blue line near the bottom of the flag symbolizes the water resources of the municipality. The green line near the top of the flag symbolizes the natural environment of the municipality, with well-preserved landscapes and fertile land.
Flag of Plav.gif 2006 — presentFlag of Plav.The flag is blue, embroidered in gold, with embroidered emblem in the center.
Flag of Rozaje.svg 2006 — presentFlag of Rožaje.The flag is vertically divided white-green with the municipal coat of arms in the center. White stands for peace, while green stands for the natural resources of the municipality.
Flag of Savnik, Montenegro.svg 2006 — presentFlag of Šavnik.The flag is divided blue-white with the coat of arms in the middle.
Flag of Tivat.svg 2004 – presentFlag of Tivat.The municipal flag is light blue with the coat of arms in the middle.
Flag of Tuzi.svg 2018 – presentFlag of Tuzi.The municipal flag is light blue with the coat of arms in the middle.
Flag of Ulcinj.svg 2006 – presentFlag of Ulcinj.The municipal flag is white with the coat of arms in the middle.
Zabljak-badge.png UnknownFlag of Žabljak.The municipal flag is white with the coat of arms in the middle.

Ethnic groups flags

FlagDateUseDescription
Serb-Montenegrin ethnic group flag.svg 2008 — presentThe national flag of Serbs in Montenegro.Horizontal tricolor of red, blue and white with golden cross pattée.
Bosniak National Flag in Sandzak.svg 2004 — presentThe national flag of Bosniaks in Montenegro.White background with the coat of arms in the middle.
Flag of Albania.svg 2020 — presentThe national flag of Albanians in Montenegro. [2] [3] A red field with a black two-headed eagle in the center.
Flag of the Croat minority in Serbia and Montenegro.svg 2020 — presentThe national flag of Croats in Montenegro. [4] [3] A horizontal tricolour of red, white, and blue with the Coat of Arms of in the centre.
Flag of the Romani people.svg 2020 — presentThe national flag of Romani people in Montenegro. [5] [3] Horizontal bicolor of blue and green with a red wheel.

Historical flags

National flags

FlagDateUseDescription
Flag of Zeta.svg 1451–1496Flag of medieval Montenegrin state Zeta Red flag with golden double-headed eagle
Flag of the Prince-Bishopric of Montenegro2.svg 1516–1852Flag of the Prince-Bishopric of Montenegro White cross pattée on red background.
Flag of Montenegro during Stephen the Little.png 1767–1773Flag of the Montenegro during the reign of Stephen the Little White background with red borders.
Flag of Montenegro (1852-1860).svg 1852–1860Flag of the Principality of Montenegro under Danilo I Red flag with white double-headed eagle
Flag of Montenegro (1852-1905).svg 1860–1905Flag of the Principality of Montenegro under Nicholas I
Flag of Montenegro (1905-1918).svg

Flag of Montenegro (1905-1918, 1941-1944).svg
1905–1918Top: State flag of the Principality (1905–10) and the Kingdom of Montenegro (1910–18) [6]

Bottom: Civil flag of the Principality (1905–10) and the Kingdom of Montenegro (1910–18)
Top: Red-blue-white tricolor with white double-headed eagle.

Bottom: Red-blue-white tricolor.
Flag of SR Montenegro.svg 1945–1993Flag of the People's/Socialist Republic of Montenegro Red-blue-white tricolor with the communist red star.
Flag of Montenegro (1993-2004).svg 1993–2004Flag of the Republic of Montenegro Red-bluish-white tricolour, with "bluish" (plavetna/плаветна) meaning light-blue. [7]

Royal flags

FlagDateUseDescription
Flag of Zeta.svg 16th centuryStag of the House of CrnojevićFlag during regime of House of Crnojević in Principality of Zeta/ Montenegro (1451–1516).
Flag of the Prince-Bishopric of Montenegro.svg theocratical rule of Petrović-Njegoš dynasty Banner of the Prince-bishops of Montenegro and Metropolitans of Cetinje from House of PetrovićOrthodox red cross in a white field with a red border. Represents the highly Christian virtue of subjected peoples and the desire to fight against invading Islam. Adopted during the Great Turkish War at the end of the 17th century.
Alaj-barjak of Prince Danilo I, 1858.svg c.1852Princely standardCourt flag and Princely standard during regime of Danilo II Petrović-Njegoš.
Crnogorski alaj barjak.png 1861–1900Princely standardCourt flag and Princely standard during regime of Nikola I Petrović-Njegoš.
Kingdom of Montenegro Royal Flag.png 1910–1918Royal standard of the King of MontenegroThe lion was replaced by Nikola's cypher H.I. The crown was changed from a princely to a royal crown.

Civil ensigns

FlagDateUseDescription
Flag of Principality of Montenegro People Flag.svg 1881-1916Civil ensign flagTricolor with the Cyrillic cypher НІ (i.e. NI) of Prince Nicholas I topped with a golden crown in the center. Because the owners as well as the crew of Montenegro's Ulcinj cruisers were Muslims, Nikola changed the flag not to offend Islam
Naval Ensign of Montenegro 1881-1918.svg 1881–1916Civil ensign flagVersion of the Civil Ensign that was predominantly used. Usage extended beyond primary purpose to even of that of the National flag.
Historical merchant fleet flag of Montenegro.svg late 1880-early 1881Civil ensign flagTricolor flag with the cross from the war flag (krstaš-barjak) with Nicholas' initials set in canton; stripes based upon domestic national flag.
Historical merchant fleet flag of MontenegroV2.svg early 1880s-late 1880sCivil ensign flagHorizontally divided red-white-red with the cross from the war flag (krstaš-barjak) with Nicholas' initials set in canton; based on the naval flag of Austria-Hungary according to the Dalmatian marine codelines sanctioned by the 1878 Congress of Berlin.

Military flags

FlagDateUseDescription
Krstas-barjak.svg 1876–78War flag, civil flagThe Montenegrin war flag used in the Battle of Vučji Do (1876) was red with a white cross pattée in the center and a white border. This flag was used in Cetinje in 1878, [8] upon recognition of the independence of Principality of Montenegro by the Ottoman Empire at San Stefano.
Flags of merchant marine, in XIX century..gif 19th centuryMontenegrin naval flags from the late 19th centuryThe Montenegrin naval flags and civil ensigns during the rule of Prince Nicholas I of Montenegro.
Montenegro-1878-ensign.svg Early 19th Century–1880Naval ensign (unofficial)White flag with a red St George's Cross. Inspired by the British Naval Ensign back from the 1814 British navy's takeover of the port of Kotor during the war between the Montenegrins and the French Empire.
DanilGarda.jpg reign of Prince Danilo Petrović-NjegošWar Stag of Prince Danilo ArmyFlag signifying a unit of 1,000 men; red field with the double-headed eagle and Prince Danilo I's initials in it. Alaj-barjak of Prince Danilo, signifying the supreme command over the Montenegrin army.
DaniloSto.jpg reign of Prince Danilo Petrović-NjegošWar Stag in Prince Danilo's ArmyFlag signifying a unit of 100 men; red field with the traditional Montenegrin Cross of Saint George and Danilo I's initials in it. Introduced by Prince Danil during his martial reforms. Based upon the old tribal Montenegrin flag.

Political flags

FlagDatePartyDescription
current
Greens of Montenegro flag.svg 2020s–presentReconstruction of the flag used by Montenegrin Greens widely used by Montenegrin nationalists.
former
League of Communists of Yugoslavia Flag-cyr.svg 1943-1991 League of Communists of Montenegro
Supposed Montenegrin Greens( Zelenasi, Bulatovici) Flag.svg 1920s-1940sFlag used by Montenegrin Greens

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