Flag of Alderney - Description of the Alderney Flag
Alderney is the third largest of the Channel Islands
According to Ancient and Heraldic traditions much symbolism is associated with colors. The colors on the Alderney flag represent the following:
White - peace and honesty
Red - hardiness, bravery, strength & valour
The basic style shown in the picture of the Alderney flag is described as - Cross & Emblem -reflecting the central design of the flag pattern
All Flag pictures depict flags flying, from the viewer's point of view, from left to right
The shape and flag ratio of the Alderney flag is described as 1:2 ( length twice the height )
The emblem on the Alderney flag pictures the island arms which appear in the middle of the flag
The arms consist of a lion rampant bearing a sprig. The lion has a tongue, a sprighty tail and a crowned head
The Meaning & History of the Alderney Flag - The Alderney flag, like the other Channel Islands, includes the Cross of St George of England
Flag Terminology - Did you Know ?
The design and description uses specific flag terminology based on Heraldic principles
Animal blazons should always appear with the heads facing the flag - staff side
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Flag History & Evolution:
The idea of flying a flag grew from the requirements of ancient warfare and the battlefield
Shields were painted with emblems to identify Friend or Foe
Warriors needed to know where their leaders were - the custom of carrying a pole was adopted
An emblem such as a shield, animal or religious device was attached to the pole for identification
The emblems were also used for identity and to cover suits of armour - Coats of Arms were born
These emblems were the forerunners of modern flags
The Romans were the first to use a cloth flag - they were square and fastened to cross bars at the end of spears - the idea of fastening a flag to the side of a pole soon followed
The strict rules of Heraldry are still used when designing an emblem and creating a modern flag
Alderney Flag Etiquette
Alderney Flag etiquette is very strict and is is essential that Flag protocols and rules are followed correctly
Basic Flag Etiquette applies to all nations, including Alderney as follows:
Etiquette relating to the order of precedence for the flag
National Flag of Alderney
State Flag of Alderney
Military Flag of Alderney (in order of creation date)
Other Flag of Alderney
The United Nations uses alphabetical order when presenting a national flag including the Alderney Flag. Their flag etiquette ensures that no one country's flag has precedence over another country's flag
The National flag of Alderney should never be flown above another national flag on the same staff as this would suggest superiority, or conversely, inferiority of one flag, or Nation, over another
The Alderney flag should never be allowed to drag along the ground
A tattered or faded flag of Alderney should be removed and replaced with a new flag
Due care and consideration must be taken to ensure that the Alderney flag is always flown the correct way up
A Flag of Alderney, when in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem of display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning in private with all due care and respect
Terminology & Etiquette in Alderney Flag display
Hoist - the act or function of raising the Alderney flag, as on a rope
Half Staff or Half Mast - the Alderney flag is hoisted to half of the potential height of the flag pole to denote grief and mourning
Performed by first raising the Alderney flag to the top, then lowering the Alderney Flag halfway
Distress - denoted by flying the Alderney flag upside-down
Manner of hoisting - The Alderney flag should be hoisted briskly and lowered ceremoniously
No disrespect should be shown to the Alderney flag
The Alderney flag should never be fastened, displayed, used, or stored in such a manner as to permit the Flag to be easily torn, soiled, or damaged in any way
The Alderney flag should never have placed upon it, nor on any part of it, nor attached to it any mark, insignia, letter, word, figure, design, picture, or drawing on the flag of any nature
The Alderney flag should be hoisted first and lowered last
International Flag relating to Alderney Flag usage forbids the display of the flag of one nation above that of another nation in time of peace
We hope that the presentation of facts and information regarding Alderney Flag Etiquette has provided a useful resource.
Alderney - Guernsey
Location:
Western Europe, islands in the English Channel, northwest of France
Land Size of Guernsey : 78 sq km and includes Alderney, Guernsey, Herm and Sark
Climate / Weather of Alderney : temperate with mild winters and cool summers
1789 Martello towers are built due to the threat of attack by Napoleon
1799 Allies are defeated by Napoleon
1799 Russian troops are billeted in Alderney
1846 Queen Victoria and Prince Albert visit the islands
1914 The last witch trial is held in Guernsey
1939 - 1945 WWII
1939 All 1000 Alderney residents leave the island
1st July 1939 Alderney is occupied by the German armed forces
9th May 1945 On VE (Victory in Europe) day Guernsey including Alderney is liberated
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The Flag and Nation of Alderney
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