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Finland Flag - Republic of
SKU: FIN35P
The flag of Finland was introduced in the mid-19th century to differentiate Finnish vessels from Russian ones. Finnish merchant ships had come under attack from Russia's enemies and it was thought that future incidents of this kind could be avoided by sailing under a separate ensign. In 1861 Czar Alexander II gave Nylandska Jaktklubben (Nyland Yacht Club) his assent to adopt a set of rules allowing vessels of club members to sail under "a white flag with an upright blue cross" and the complete coat of arms of the Province of Nyland in the upper corner. Other yacht clubs were soon to receive similar decrees. This prompted a proposal in the Diet in 1863 to adopt an official flag for the Grand Duchy as a whole. The matter was never deliberated officially but continued to germinate in the minds of citizens. During the Period of Oppression between 1899 and 1917, Finland was dominated by Russian rule During this period, the concept of a flag arose again and resulted in the "Lion Flag" based on the coat of arms. Two different colour combinations were proposed in the discourse on the flag: red/yellow and blue/white. The motif most commonly proposed was a cross. Finland gained national independence in late 1917 and, as such required its own official flag. Since there was no immediate consensus, the "Lion Flag" was provisionally adopted. After a Civil War in 1918, a white flag with a horizontal blue cross was adopted. The design was similar to that of the other Nordic flags, but was distinct in colour. The design remains in effect today. Flags Measures 36 in x 60 in and are 100% polyester with grommets for easy flying.
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