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A banner with a white-on-red cross is attested as having been used by the kings of Denmark since the 14th century. [5] An origin legend with considerable impact on Danish national historiography connects the introduction of the flag to the Battle of Lindanise of 1219. [6]
- 15 June 1219; 804 years ago (Dannebrog legend), 1625; 398 years ago (recognised as national flag)
- 7:17 national, 56:107 royal
- A white Nordic cross with a red background
The origin myth takes place on 15 June 1219 at the Battle of Lyndanisse, when a huge flag showing a white cross on a red background fell from the sky and helped King Waldemar II and his Danes to victory. Late Middle Ages and early modern times: use as a ship’s flag.
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History. In the treaty of Heiligen year 811 the Eider was recognized as a border between Denmark and the Frankish Empire. As a swampy river, it formed a natural border. On the highest area near the watershed, it was dryer. The very old travel route Hærvejen went there, and a defense wall, Danevirke, was built there. Later the duchies of ...
Jan 12, 2023 · The origin legend of the Danish flag takes place during the Battle of Lindainse during the Livonian Crusade in 1219. The story goes that as the Danes were about to lose, Dannebrog fell from the sky and filled the hearts of the Danish soldiers with courage, spurring them to victory.
The history of the Danish flag: Colors and age. Whether you agree with the legend of the Dannebrog or not, most historians agree the flag is definitely over 800 years old. Experts believe the flag first appeared in the 1200s, which make the design one of the oldest continuously used flags in the world.
Since 1913, the flag – and the legend of its origin – is celebrated annually on June 15, which is named Valdemar’s Day after the late king. That day, as on many other days, the flag is raised across the country. Although King Valdemar’s crusade did take place, the story of the falling flag obviously has no basis in reality.
According to the legend of the Danish flag, it first appeared in 1219 and had square proportions. At the same time, around the 1300s, there was the Royal Flag, which looked like a yellow banner with the coat of arms of the King of Denmark - three blue lions in crowns and red hearts around them.
