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
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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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Flag and Nation of Alderney
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