Flag of Hansland
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| Name | The Flag of Hansland |
|---|---|
| Use | National flag, civil and state ensign    |
| Proportion | 1:2 |
| Adopted | 10 October 2020 |
| Design | A vertical triband of white (hoist-side and fly-side) and blue (double width) with one white disc centered on the blue band. |
The flag of Hansland is the national flag of the Kingdom of Hansland and the various territories that make up the Hanslandic Realm. Its design consists of a vertical triband of white (hoist-side and fly-side) and blue (double width) with a white disc centered on the blue band, a design commonly known as a Canadian pale. It was designed by Hanslandic monarch Carl I upon the establishment of the kingdom in 2020 and adopted by both houses of its parliament shortly thereafter. It is Hansland's most recognizable national symbol.
Several other flags created by Hanslandic officials, government agencies, and military branches contain the flags design, usually charged in the canton. The flag of Hansland is also used in the official government wordmark.
History
In 2019, Canadian micronationalist Carl Ó Gairbhith travelled to Grise Fiord on Ellesmere Island, Canada's northernmost inhabited region. He had long been fascinated by the history of nearby Hans Island which was situated in the Kennedy Channel between Ellesmere Island and Danish-controlled Greenland. At the time, the small uninhabited island was the subject of a long-running territorial dispute between Canada and Denmark, and it was during this visit that Carl had the idea to take advantage of its undetermined sovereignty by claiming it for himself.
The Kingdom of Hansland was established in 2020 with Carl proclaiming himself as its king and ruler of the disputed Hans Island. King Carl I quickly set about creating a national flag that would symbolize both Hans Island and the Arctic-themed culture of the new micronation.
Design
Construction sheet
Symbolism
The flag's design is in the style of a Canadian pale, inspired by its namesake, the flag of Canada. The white circle symbolizes Hans Island in the middle of the Kennedy Channel (blue) with the white bands on either side symbolizing Ellesmere Island (left) and Greenland (right). The color blue also represents dedication and bravery with white representing peace and purity. The flag is constitutionally required to have a ratio of 1:2, although a 2:3 ratio is sometimes used for unofficial purposes.
Color scheme
Colors scheme |
Blue | White |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | 19, 83, 180, 255 | 255, 255, 255, 255 |
| Hex | #1353b4 | #FFFFFF |
Use of the flag
The flag of Hansland can be flown by any private individual, organization, government agency, or military base during any time of day. It is a popular symbol for representing the country and its citizens both at home and abroad. When flying the flag, it should be flown from a flag pole and should not be inferior to other flags, with the exception of, in descending order, the Royal Standard, the Queen's personal standard, or any of the personal standards of members of the Hanslandic Royal Family.
Half-mast
The correct way to fly the flag at half-mast is two-thirds between the bottom and top of the flagstaff, with at least the width of the flag between the top of the flag and the top of the pole, on command of the reigning sovereign. Situations where the flag is required to be flown at half-mast include:
- Upon the announcement of the death of the Sovereign
- The day of the funeral of a member of the Royal Family
- The funeral of a foreign head of state
- The funeral of any citizen or government official of the Kingdom of Hansland
The flag can also be flown at half-mast for other reasons, at the discretion of the King or parliament.
Other flags of Hansland
| Flag | Date | Use | Description |
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2020-present | Royal Standard of Hansland.[a] | A banner of the King's arms, the coat of arms of Hansland. |
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2020-present | Standard of Queen Sadie, consort of King Carl I. | A banner of the coat of arms of Hansland defaced with a white three-point label, each bearing a blue cross. |
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2020-present | Standard of the heir apparent to the throne of Hansland.[b] | A banner of the coat of arms of Hansland defaced with a white three-point label. |
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2023-present | Personal flag of King Carl I.[c] | The Royal Cypher of King Carl I displayed on a white field. |
| Flag | Date | Use | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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2020-present | Flag of the unified Hanslandic Armed Forces. | A horizontal triband of blue, light blue, and white, with the flag of Hansland in the canton. |
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2020-present | White Ensign of the Royal Hanslandic Navy. | A blue cross on a white field with the flag of Hansland in the canton. |
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2022-present | Air Force Ensign of the Royal Hanslandic Air Force. | A light blue field with the flag of Hansland in the canton, and the air force roundel in the fly-half. |
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2024-present | Flag of the Hanslandic Army. | A white field with the flag of Hansland in the canton, and the army badge in the fly-half. |
| Flag | Date | Use | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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2023-present | Burgee used by the Royal Hanslandic Yacht Club. | A white burgee divided by a blue cross with a narwhal in the canton. |
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2024-present | Civil Air Ensign used by civilian aircraft and at civil airports. | A blue and white cross on a light blue field with the flag of Hansland in the canton. |
See also
Notes
- ↑ The Royal Standard is only displayed in the immediate presence of the King or flown from any building, car, ship, or aircraft he is currently occupying.
- ↑ Hansland's Royal Privacy Act prohibits publicizing the identities of the King's children until the age of 13.
- ↑ The flag symbolizes the King as an individual, not associated with his role as Hansland's monarch. For use chiefly while traveling abroad or visiting foreign heads of state where the Royal Standard may be considered inappropriate.