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Flag of Gran Verionia
Gran Verionia Flag.png
National flag of Gran Verionia
Use National flag and ensign
Proportion 3:2
Adopted 1682
Design A horizontal tricolour of purple, red and gold with the National Coat of Arms superimposed at the center.
Designer José Miguél de Veneto

The Flag of Gran Verionia was adopted following the Union of 1682. The flag is based on the flag of the State of Valentia, which also is a horizontal tricolour of purple, red and gold. The flag features the Coat of arms of Gran Verionia in the centre.

Symbolism and design

The colours of the tricolour, purple, red and gold are considered the national colours of Gran Verionia. The purple is the colour of royalty and tradition, and represents the heritage of the confederation. Red stands for the war-ridden history of the nation, as well as for determination and victory. Gold stands for wealth, trade and prosperity.

The coat of arms consists on an oval shield divided into three parts. The upper left quarter depicts a white castle on a hill, representing the constituent state of Kasterburg, as well as the protection and strength. The upper right quarter depicts a ship, sailing along the coast of South-East Keltia, under the star of Verion. It represents the unification of the Keltian lands under Elu Miqah, as well as the mercantile and endeavouring Verionist spirit. The lower part features the flag of Los Liberados, with the Estrellas de la Libertad. The shield is supported by the purple-red-golden banner of the State of Valentia, as well as a laurel wreath, which represents victory and virtue. The shield rests on a banner that features the motto of Gran Verionia, Libertas, meaning freedom.

History

A purple, red, gold tricolour was first flown in the State of Valentia in 1680, following its ascension to the Empire. The colours came from the coat of arms of Roberto Míran, the first Governor of Valentia. Under his predecessor, Fernando del Asturia y Vallejo, the tricolour was adopted as the official flag of the State in 1681. As the largest state of Gran Verionia, the flag was used as a template when the flag for the unified nation was drafted.

Other Flags

Gran Verionia is a confederation of two Autonomous Republics, seven States, and two Territories. Each Republic, State and Territory has its own flag, which have the status of a national ensign within the State.

Flags of Autonomous Republics

State Flags

Territorial Flags

Government Flags

See Also