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#0834 · regional
Skånska flaggan
Red field with a yellow Nordic cross representing Scania in southern Sweden.
Traits
- Layout
- Nordic cross
- Pattern
- Cross pattern
- Symbols
- Cross
- Emblem
- Full field
- Text
- None
Details
- Catalogue
- #0834
- Favorites
- 0
- Added
- Jul 1, 2025
- Image source
- commons.wikimedia.org
History
The Scanian cross flag is a regional symbol of Scania (Skåne) in southern Sweden. Its modern cross design appeared in 1902 and is associated with the Weibull family of historians. The red field and yellow cross were chosen to combine colors associated with Denmark and Sweden, reflecting Scania’s historical ties to both kingdoms. The flag is commonly used as the best-known provincial symbol, alongside a separate banner of arms featuring the provincial griffin head.
