The following is a list of flags of Sweden.

National flag and state flag

FlagDateUseDescription
1906–presentCivil and state flag and ensignDimensions: 5:2:9 horizontally and 4:2:4 vertically.

Royal standards

FlagDateUseDescription
1943–PresentPersonal Command Sign of H.M. the King of Sweden (used on land).The greater Coat of arms of Sweden, which is blue divided quarterly by a cross pattée of gold
1905–presentRoyal standard of Sweden, used by H.M. The King of Sweden and H.M. The Queen of SwedenRoyal flag with the greater national coat of arms
1905–presentRoyal pennant of Sweden, used by H.M. The King of Sweden above the royal flag on naval shipsSplit pennant with the greater national coat of arms
1905–presentUsed by other members of the Royal HouseRoyal flag with the lesser national coat of arms (surrounded by the insignias of the Order of the Seraphim)
1905–presentUsed by the heir apparent above the royal flag on naval shipsSplit pennant with the lesser national coat of arms
1905–presentUsed by the Regent ad interim, when he is a non-royalSame as the Military ensign
1844–1905Royal Standard of the King
1815–1844Royal Standard with the Swedish Royal ArmsNaval ensign of the Union with square canton

Military flags

FlagDateUseDescription
1905–presentMilitary War flag and ensign of Sweden. Also used as a naval jack.

Flags of the Navy

FlagDateUseDescription
1972–presentRank Flag of Admirals.The naval ensign with four white stars in the upper hoist corner. Before 1972 the flag bore three stars (like the present flag of a Vice Admiral)
1972–presentRank Flag of Vice Admirals.The naval ensign with three white stars in the upper hoist corner. Before 1972 the flag bore two stars (like the present flag of a Rear Admiral)
1972–presentRank Flag of Rear Admirals.The naval ensign with two white stars in the upper hoist corner. Before 1972 the flag bore one star (like the present flag of a Flotilla Admiral)
2001–presentRank Flag of Flotilla Admirals.The naval ensign with one white star in the upper hoist corner.
Broad pennant of Commodores.Horizontally divided (1:1) forked broad pennant (5:8).
Pennant of Commanders and Lieutenant Commanders.
Burgee of Captains, Lieutenants and Ensigns.Vertically divided (1:1) triangular ensign (5:8).
Pennant of the Fleet Commander.
Pennant of the Flotilla Commander.
Pennant of the Division Commander.
Pennant of the Senior Commander Afloat.

Historical flags

FlagDateUseDescription
November 1905–June 1906National flag and civil ensignUnion badge removed
1844–1905National flag and civil ensignUnion badge in the upper hoist corner
1844–1905State flag and military ensignUnion badge in the upper hoist corner
1897–1905Alternate State flagState flag to be used on state ships and at government buildings that did not fly the military ensign. Prior to 1897, used by private ships serving the Swedish Royal mail.
1844–1905Naval jack and diplomatic flagThe Union badge: a cross bearing the colours of both Sweden and Norway.
–1844Civil ensignSimilar to the present national flag (slightly different colors and proportions occurred)
1818–1844Union civil ensign ("distant waters")White saltire on red in the upper hoist corner. The canton in red and white represented Norway. The ensign was introduced on 26 October 1818, for use in "distant waters", i.e. beyond Cape Finisterre in North-West Spain, as an alternative to the standard Swedish civil ensign which could also be used by Norwegian ships if they wished. By Royal resolution of 17 July 1821, the saltire flag was ordered as the only Norwegian and Swedish civil ensign in "distant waters".
1815–1844State flag and military ensignWhite saltire on red in the upper hoist corner. The canton in red and white represented Norway.
1838–1844Alternate state flagUsed by private ships serving the Swedish Royal mail.
1761–1813Military ensign of the Archipelago fleetAn all blue triple-tailed flag to be used by the Arméns flotta.
mid-17th century–1815State flag and war ensignSimilar to the present military ensign (slightly different colors and proportions occurred)
c. 1520s – c. 1620State flag and war ensignSwallow-tailed flag (slightly different colors and proportions occurred)

Regional flags

FlagStatusUseDescription
Official[1]The traditional province of Skåne (Scania)
OfficialSkåne County (Scania)Also a similar flag exists with blue background for Scania region
UnofficialThe county of JämtlandJamtland (that belonged to Norway until 1645) has its own movement for the Republic of Jamtland – not a serious attempt for independence but more a touch of humor and local culture. The flag however is used in the area.
OfficialJämtland CountyCompare unofficial above. Jämtland modern county includes the two traditional provinces Jämtland and Härjedalen.
UnofficialThe traditional province of SmålandSmåland is a relatively large traditional province in the south of Sweden that today is divided in 3 administrative counties and also with 2 smaller areas outside these 3 counties.
OfficialKronoberg CountyPart of historical province of Småland (see above)
OfficialJönköping CountyPart of historical province of Småland (see above)
OfficialKalmar CountyPart of historical province of Småland (see above) and the island province Öland (see below).
UnofficialThe historical province and island Öland outside Småland in the Baltic SeaÖland (Swedish means "The Island Land") has a long history and different nature compared to the main land of Sweden. Öland is the second largest island in Sweden.
UnofficialThe traditional province ÖstergötlandThe blue cross relates to the two main channels and the yellow to agricultural flat areas. Not much in use.
OfficialÖstergötland CountyCompare unofficial above.
OfficialVästra Götaland CountyFlag includes arms/flags from the 4 traditional provinces (Västergötland, Bohuslän, Dalsland and Älvsborg) that are included in this relatively newly formed regional county.
UnofficialThe traditional province VästergötlandNot much in use. Also compare the previous flag above that covers the same area and more.
OfficialBlekinge CountyThe coat of arms for the traditional province of Blekinge and the administrative Blekinge county. Not much in use.
OfficialHalland CountyThere is a geographical difference between the administrative Halland county and the traditional Halland province.
OfficialVärmland CountyThere is a geographical difference between the administrative Värmland county and the traditional Värmland province.
OfficialÖrebro CountyThe Örebro county includes the traditional province Närke and parts of traditional provinces of Värmland and Västmanland. The flag includes arms from these 3 counties.
OfficialSödermanland CountyThe administrative Södermanland County includes parts (southern part) of traditional Södermanland County
OfficialUppsala CountyThe administrative Uppsala County includes parts (northern part) of traditional Uppland Province
OfficialStockholm CountyThe administrative Stockholm County includes parts (southern part) of traditional Uppland County and (northern part) of traditional Södermanland province. the flag includes arms from these both counties and also the arms of Stockholm city.
OfficialGotland CountyThe administrative Gotland County consists of one main and a number of smaller islands in the Baltic sea. This is the only county in Sweden that only has one municipality.
OfficialVästmanland CountyThe administrative Västmanland County includes parts of traditional Västmanland province
OfficialDalarna CountyThis county was earlier known as Kopparbergs county and even earlier as Dalarna Province
OfficialGävleborg CountyGävleborg administrative County encompasses the traditional provinces of Gästrikland and Hälsingland.
OfficialVästernorrland CountyVästernorrland administrative county covers approximately the traditional province of Ångermanland and the traditional province of Medelpad.
OfficialVästerbotten CountyVästerbotten administrative county covers the traditional province of Västerbotten and parts of the traditional province Swedish Lapland and traditional province of Ångermanland.
OfficialNorrbotten CountyNorrbotten County includes the traditional province of Norrbotten and about two-thirds of the traditional province of Swedish Lapland.
Unofficial[2]Coastal area of RoslagenRoslagen is the name of the coastal areas of Uppland province in Sweden, which also constitutes the northern part of the Stockholm archipelago. Norrtälje is sometimes named the capital city of Roslagen.

Each official flag is based on the coat of arms for the county, see gallery, and used on buildings etc. used by respective county administration. Unofficial flags are used by private and local people.

See also

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References

  1. ↑ "Nu får skånska flaggan användas officiellt" (in Swedish). Sveriges Television. 28 November 2017.
  2. ↑ Nu får Roslagen en egen flagga (Swedish), 2020-07-08.
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