Flag of Dubrovnik
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The Flag of Dubrovnik is the symbol of the city of Dubrovnik, originating as the flag of the historical Republic of Ragusa.
Quick Facts Use, Proportion ...
Use | National flag |
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Proportion | 2:3 |
Adopted | Republic of Ragusa |
Use | State and War flag and Naval Ensign |
Proportion | 2:3 |
Use | Civil ensign |
Proportion | 2:3 |
Use | Secondary ensign |
Proportion | 2:3 |
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The flag consists of a white field and gold border, charged with the icon and initials of Saint Blaise (Latin: Sanctus Blasius, Ragusan: Sveti Vlaho), a miracle-worker and national symbol of Ragusa considered the patron saint of both the Republic and modern Dubrovnik, with a feast day on February 3.
Examples of Ragusan flags
- Middle portion from an original Ragusan flag over 200 years old
- Depiction of Saint Blaise as used in historical flags
- Ragusan junior military officer with State flag
- Ragusan ship "La Piccina Ester" with Civil ensign
- Ragusan ship with Secondary ensign
- Flags of the Republic of Ragusa in the 18th century, according to the French Encyclopédie
- Modernized Libertas pennant