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The state flag]] The flag of Norway is red with a blue Scandinavian Cross outlined in white that extends to the edges of the flag; the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side in the style of the Dannebrog , the flag of Denmark . The proportions of the national flag are 22:16 (width to height), its colour elements having a width of 6:1:2:1:12 and a height of 6:1:2:1:6. The proportions of the state flag are 27:16, or 6:1:2:1:6:11 horizontally and 6:1:2:1:6 vertically. The red colour shall be ''PMS 032 U'' and the blue ''PMS 281 U'' in the Pantone system. This approximates to the RGB values #EF2B2D (red) and #002868 (blue). HISTORY union badge.]] It is difficult to establish what the earliest flag of Norway looked like. However the earliest known flag is the one used today as the Royal Standard . It is based on the Coat Of Arms and was originally only a flag for the ruler of Norway (as it is today). It was later also used on ships and on fortresses until it was gradually fased out during the 17th and 18th centuries. Its earliest certain depiction is on the seal of duchess Ingebjørg in 1318 . In 1748 a decree stated that the Dannebrog should be the only legal merchant flag. From about the 16th Century onward and until 1814 Norway used the same flag as Denmark, as it was in union with that country. In 1814 independent Norway adopted the Danish flag with the Norwegian lion in the hoist. This flag was in use until 1821 . Later in 1814 Norway was united with Sweden , and in 1815 a common flag for both states was introduced, the Swedish Flag with a white cross on a red background in the top left corner (or canton) of the flag. This design was used for government flags and for merchant ships beyond Cape Finisterre. A distinctive Norwegian flag was designed in 1821 by Fredrik Meltzer , a member of the parliament ( Storting ). Until 1838 the design was only used in Northern waters, as Norway had no treaty with the Pirates of North Africa. In 1844 a union badge combining Norwegian and Swedish colors was placed at the hoist of both countries' flags. The badge was popularly called ''Sildesalaten'' ("the herring salad") from its resemblance to a herring salad. Initially, the union flag was popular in Norway, since it clearly denoted the equal status of the two united states. But as the union with Sweden became increasingly less popular, the Norwegian parliament abolished the union badge from the national (merchant) and state flags in 1898 . The law was still not approved by the King, but since it had been passed by three different Stortings it became effective anyway. The new flag was first hoistet in 1899 . At the dissolution of the union in 1905 , the badge was removed from the navy flag as well. Sweden kept it in all flags until 1905 . LAWS REGARDING THE FLAG The Norwegian flag law of {Link without Title} further describe the use of the state flag on state property and on national holidays. The flag regulations also describe the time of day when the flag should be drawn. From March to October the flag should be drawn from 8.00. From November to February it should be drawn from 9.00. The flag is drawn until Sunset , although no later than at 21.00. if sunset is later than that. In the northern counties Nordland , Troms and Finnmark the flag is drawn between 10.00 and 15.00 from November to February . These rules do not apply for private use of the flag, but they are still usually observed for that use of the flag as well. There also exist some unwritten rules about things like how the flag should be folded, that it should never touch the ground, and not be worn on the body below the waist. The Sami Flag is now regarded as official, and can be used in addition to or instead of the Norwegian flag on Norwegian flag days as well as the Sami flag days, and other occasions where the use of flag is natural. The rules for when that flag should be used on public buildings are the same as for the Norwegian flag, with the exception that if the Sami flag is used together with the Norwegian flag on official flag days or official occasions (both Norwegian and Sami), the Sami flag should be drawn on the flag pole to the right of the Norwegian flag . SYMBOLISM Fredrik Meltzer chose a Christian cross, following the tradition of other Nordic Countries ( Denmark and Sweden ). Red, white and blue were chosen to denote democracy, as these colours were used in the flags of comparably democratic states ( The Netherlands , United Kingdom , The United States , and France ). Meltzer's design also refers to the red and white Danish flag, which had been Norway's flag as well until 1814 . The blue cross was probably a reference to the blue of the Swedish flag. NORWEGIAN FLAG DAYS
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