Flag of Bornholm

The flag of Bornholm emerged in the mid-1970s after a design by local painter Bent Kaas, and is used to some extent.[1][2] Mainly as a souvenir bought by tourists, military units while on exercise in Denmark and on foreign missions, and by mainly German sailors visiting Bornholm. It is the Danish flag with a green Nordic cross in the centre.[3] The green is said to symbolize the natural greenery of the island.[4] The other variant resembles Norway's Flag, except with a green inner cross.

Flag of Bornholm
Other version
Bornholmsflaget

Despite its appreciation, the flag is not officially recognized.

References
  1. "Tag til Bornholm og skift konen ud". Bornholmeren. 1972-06-26. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
  2. Harteg, Peter Andreas (2006-10-17). "DET BORNHOLMSKE FLAGS OPHAV". Bornholms Tidende. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
  3. Kirkegaard, Bjarne H. (2005-06-01). ""Det er nu lovligt at flage med bornholmske flag"". Bornholms Tidende. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
  4. Ludvigsen, Jacob (1981-08-19). "Rødt/grønt eller rødt/hvidt/grønt". Østbornholm. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
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