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The 'flag of the Faroe Islands' is an offset cross, following as with other Nordic flags the tradition set by the ''Dannebrog''. The flag is called '''Merkið''' which means "the banner" or "the mark".
On 25 April 1940 the British occupation government approved the flag for use by Faroese vessels. April 25 is still celebrated as 'Flaggdagur'.
With the Home Rule Act of 23 March 1948 the flag was finally recognized by the Danish Government as the national flag of the Faroes.
It is interesting to note that the flag design is contrary to the heraldry and vexillology rule that red colour cannot be placed on top of the blue colour.

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★ Nordic Cross Flag

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