Greece

Timeline

1. 1822

   to 1978
   

   Striped naval ensign adopted

   The First National Assembly adopted the blue-and-white cross-and-stripes design for use as a naval ensign.

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2. 1828

   Naval ensign used as national ensign

   The cross-and-stripes naval ensign became the national ensign used by Greek naval and merchant ships.

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3. 1969

   to 1975

   Made sole national flag

   The cross-and-stripes sea flag was established as Greece’s sole national flag.

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4. 1970

   Flag proportions changed

   The flag’s proportions changed from 2:3 to 7:12.

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5. 1975

   to 1978

   Plain-cross flag restored

   The plain blue flag with a white cross replaced the cross-and-stripes design as Greece’s sole national flag.

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6. 1978

   Current flag restored nationwide

   The cross-and-stripes sea flag again became Greece’s sole national flag, with a 2:3 ratio, under Law 851.

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