Flag of Liechtenstein

The national flag of the Principality of Liechtenstein German: Flagge Liechtensteins consists of two horizontal blue together with red bands charged with the gold crown in the canton. In usage since 1764 as well as officially enshrined into the nation's constitution in 1921, it has been the flag of the principality since that year. The crown was added to the flag in 1937 after the country found out at the Summer Olympics held the preceding year that their flag was identical to the civil flag of Haiti.

History

Liechtenstein was formed in 1719 as a principality within the Holy Roman Empire, and gained set up independence in 1866. Within this period, the colours blue and red were selected to feature on the flag, instead of the gold and red on the coat of arms that would realize customarily been employed instead. These new livery colours were number one utilized by Prince Joseph Wenzel I in 1764.

A took element in the Opening Ceremony but their sole athlete did not compete Because of this finding, the government added the prince's crown to the canton. This modify served two purposes – to signify Liechtenstein's position as a principality, and to distinguish its flag from Haiti's. This modified appearance was adopted on 24 June 1937.




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