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The flag features the ancient coat of arms of the Prince of the Calbain, thereby representing the Calbain people. The blue saltire symbolises the maritime history of Calbion, whilst the white refers to the former royal colour, and has retrospectively also been suggested to symbolise the [[Calbain Church]]. The flag of Calbion was updated in the year 1613 to remove the black lining to the saltire. In 1688, the Coat of Arms on the flag was slightly altered. | The flag features the ancient coat of arms of the Prince of the Calbain, thereby representing the Calbain people. The blue saltire symbolises the maritime history of Calbion, whilst the white refers to the former royal colour, and has retrospectively also been suggested to symbolise the [[Calbain Church]]. The flag of Calbion was updated in the year 1613 to remove the black lining to the saltire. In 1688, the Coat of Arms on the flag was slightly altered. | ||
The flags of the seven | The flags of the seven talaith all feature the Calbain saltire, in various colours known as the ''dau liw'', that represent the official colours of the talaith. The Ynys y Calbain holds blue and white as ''dau liw'', reminiscing the historical origin of the Calbain people. | ||
The distinctive blue colour of the saltire influenced the flag of [[Arcadia]] and subsequently those of [[Amokolia]] and [[Arbor]]. | The distinctive blue colour of the saltire influenced the flag of [[Arcadia]] and subsequently those of [[Amokolia]] and [[Arbor]]. | ||
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| Use |
Civil and State flag and ensign  |
|---|---|
| Proportion | 5:3 |
| Adopted | 1596 |
| Design | A blue saltire on a white field, with the Coat of arms of Calbion superimposed at the center. |
| Designer | Gwynneth Lewis |
The Flag of Calbion was adopted immediately following the establishment of the Calbain nation in 1596. It draws upon the symbolism of the Calbain people.
Symbolism and design
The flag features the ancient coat of arms of the Prince of the Calbain, thereby representing the Calbain people. The blue saltire symbolises the maritime history of Calbion, whilst the white refers to the former royal colour, and has retrospectively also been suggested to symbolise the Calbain Church. The flag of Calbion was updated in the year 1613 to remove the black lining to the saltire. In 1688, the Coat of Arms on the flag was slightly altered.
The flags of the seven talaith all feature the Calbain saltire, in various colours known as the dau liw, that represent the official colours of the talaith. The Ynys y Calbain holds blue and white as dau liw, reminiscing the historical origin of the Calbain people.
The distinctive blue colour of the saltire influenced the flag of Arcadia and subsequently those of Amokolia and Arbor.
Colour Scheme
| Scheme | Calbain Blue | White | Gold | Princely Yellow | Black |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decimal RGB | 0, 0, 81 | 255,255,255 | 221, 201, 21 | 238, 227, 81 | 0, 0, 0 |
| Hexadecimal | #000051 | #FFFFFF | #DDC915 | #EEE351 | #000000 |
| CMYK | 100, 100, 0, 68 | 0.0.0.0 | 0, 9, 90, 13 | 0, 5, 66, 7 | 0, 0, 0, 100 |
| Pantone (approximation) | Stratos | White | Bird Flower | Confetti | Black |
Government Flags
War flag, used by the Calbain armed forces. A dark blue cross on a green field, featuring the Calbain coat of arms.
Naval jack and ensign, used by ships of the Llynges Calbain. A blue cross on a white field, featuring the Calbain coat of arms.
Flags of Talaith
Flag of Aerys
Flag of Armoria
Flag of Kilkelly
Flag of Ura'Byach
Flag of Ynyshir
Flag of Ynys y Calbain
Flag of the Autonomous Region
Flag of the Principality of Cybwlach
Colonial Flags
Flag of the Crown Colonies of Calbion
