Flag of Wales - Wikipedia
The flag of Wales (Welsh: Baner Cymru or Y Ddraig Goch, meaning 'the red dragon') consists of a red dragon passant on a green and white field. As with many heraldic charges , the exact representation of the dragon is not standardised in law.
Flag of Wales: History and Meaning - Historyplex
The meaning of the Welsh flag is thus: The white half stands for peace and honesty, the green half stands for joy and hope, and the red dragon signifies valor and bravery. Like the flag of Scotland, but unlike the flag of England, the Welsh national flag is an official national flag passed by the Welsh government.
Flag of Wales | Meaning, History & Dragon Symbol | Britannica
flag of a constituent unit of the United Kingdom, flown subordinate to the Union Jack, that has horizontal stripes of white and green bearing a large red dragon. During the era of Roman rule in Britain, a vexilloid (flaglike standard) was introduced that may have been invented in Persia (Iran).
What is the history of Wales' national flag? - BBC
2023年9月9日 · It was only officially recognised as the Welsh national flag in 1959 but the version we know today was in fact only defined in law in 2005. Graham Bartram, an expert in flags said the flag...
Wales history: Why is the red dragon on the Welsh flag?
2019年7月6日 · Such was its prolific position throughout history, in 1807, after the union of parliaments of Great Britain and Ireland, the red dragon was adopted as an emblem for Wales. The essence of this...
National symbols of Wales - Wikipedia
As an emblem, the red dragon (Welsh: Y Ddraig Goch) of Wales has been used since the reign of Cadwaladr, King of Gwynedd from around 655 AD and is present on the national flag of Wales, which became an official flag in 1959.
What is the history of Wales' national flag? - BBC
2023年9月9日 · Graham Bartram, an expert in flags said the flag is "unique" and a "symbol of Welsh identity". The oldest recorded use of the dragon to symbolise Wales is from the Historia Brittonum, written...
The national emblems of Wales – and their surprising origins
2023年2月28日 · Possessing a rich history and culture, interwoven with myth and legend, it’s no surprise that Wales has a myriad of national emblems that reflect its long past. From the traditional leeks and daffodils to Y Ddraig Goch flying high on Welsh flags, there are some symbols that are simply and undeniably Welsh.
Wales (United Kingdom) - CRW Flags
2019年4月10日 · Y Ddraig Goch (the red dragon) is the national flag of Wales, and has been officially recognised as such since the 1950s. The white-over-green field is in the livery colours of the Tudors, the Welsh dynasty that once sat on the …
National emblems (FAQ) - Museum Wales
The Red Dragon is the heraldic symbol of Wales, and is incorporated into the Welsh national flag. According to tradition, the red dragon appeared on a crest born by Arthur , whose father, Uthr Bendragon, had seen a dragon in the sky predicting that he would be king.
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