Glossary of vexillology - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Vexillology is the study and collection of information about flags. This is a glossary of terms used in vexillology.
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Basic patterns
[change | change source]Flags often inherit traits seen in traditional European designs. As a result, patterns often share names.
Name | Illustration | Example |
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Border/bordure | ![]() | ![]() |
Canton | ![]() | ![]() |
Quadrisection | ![]() | ![]() |
Greek cross (couped cross) | ![]() | ![]() |
Symmetric cross | ![]() | ![]() |
Nordic cross | ![]() | ![]() |
Pale | ![]() | ![]() |
Fess | ![]() | ![]() |
Bend | ![]() | ![]() |
Chevron | ![]() | ![]() |
Pall | ![]() | ![]() |
Saltire | ![]() | ![]() |