Little is known about Faroese history up until the 14th century. The main historical source for this period is the 13th-century work Færeyinga Saga (Saga of the Faroese). Norway and Denmark joined in a double monarchy in the late 14th century. When Norway in 1814 was accessioned to the King of Sweden, Norway's westernmost territories, among them the Faroe Islands, remained under the sovereignty of the Danish Monarch.
Jens Oliver Lisberg designed the Faroe Islands flag in 1919, along with some other students when they were undergoing their studies in Copenhagen. The first occasion when the Merkio was hoisted in the territory was on June 22, 1919, in Famjin during a marriage ceremony. It informally came into existence in 1931.
The British, who added the domain endorsed the ensign to be used by boats as a part of the Faroe Islands on April 25, 1940. April 25 is an open occasion in the nation and is seen as Flaggdagur everywhere throughout the country. The ensign was in the long run recognized by the Government of Denmark as the official banner of the Faroe Islands. The first form of the ensign is put on a show in the church building of Famjin, Suouroy. The present lighter blue shade was endorsed on June 5, 1959.s
The ensign has been outlined similarly like other Nordic Crosses, which is the tradition built up by the Flag of Denmark or Dannebrog. The banner of Faroe Islands is called Merkio, which alludes to "the imprint" or "the pennant". The ensign has various likenesses with the banners of Iceland and Norway, which are the neighbors of Denmark.
The white foundation symbolizes the spotless sky and the foam of the waves touching the shores of the island. The red and blue groups symbolize the hues used as a part of conventional Faroese headband.
Today, the Government of Faroe Islands uses the flag on all important occasions, including the Flaggdagur (Flag Day) observed on April 25 every year. The swallow-tailed variation of the flag is informally used in the islands as well. The Flag Company Inc specialized in flag designs offered a special edition of decals and flags to memorize the history of Faroe Islands Flag for the future.
Jens Oliver Lisberg designed the Faroe Islands flag in 1919, along with some other students when they were undergoing their studies in Copenhagen. The first occasion when the Merkio was hoisted in the territory was on June 22, 1919, in Famjin during a marriage ceremony. It informally came into existence in 1931.
The British, who added the domain endorsed the ensign to be used by boats as a part of the Faroe Islands on April 25, 1940. April 25 is an open occasion in the nation and is seen as Flaggdagur everywhere throughout the country. The ensign was in the long run recognized by the Government of Denmark as the official banner of the Faroe Islands. The first form of the ensign is put on a show in the church building of Famjin, Suouroy. The present lighter blue shade was endorsed on June 5, 1959.s
The ensign has been outlined similarly like other Nordic Crosses, which is the tradition built up by the Flag of Denmark or Dannebrog. The banner of Faroe Islands is called Merkio, which alludes to "the imprint" or "the pennant". The ensign has various likenesses with the banners of Iceland and Norway, which are the neighbors of Denmark.
The white foundation symbolizes the spotless sky and the foam of the waves touching the shores of the island. The red and blue groups symbolize the hues used as a part of conventional Faroese headband.
Today, the Government of Faroe Islands uses the flag on all important occasions, including the Flaggdagur (Flag Day) observed on April 25 every year. The swallow-tailed variation of the flag is informally used in the islands as well. The Flag Company Inc specialized in flag designs offered a special edition of decals and flags to memorize the history of Faroe Islands Flag for the future.