Flag of Dubrovnik
Appearance
Use | National flag |
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Proportion | 2:3 |
Adopted | Republic of Ragusa |
Use | State and War flag and Naval Ensign |
Proportion | 2:3 |
Use | Civil ensign |
Proportion | 2:3 |
Use | Secondary ensign |
Proportion | 2:3 |
The Flag of Dubrovnik is the symbol of the city of Dubrovnik, originating as the flag of the historical Republic of Ragusa.
The flag consists of a white field and gold border, charged with the icon and initials of Saint Blaise (Latin: Sanctus Blasius, Ragusan: Sveti Vlaho), a miracle-worker and national symbol of Ragusa considered the patron saint of both the Republic and modern Dubrovnik, with a feast day on 3 February.
Examples of Ragusan flags
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Middle portion from an original Ragusan flag over 200 years old
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Depiction of Saint Blaise as used in historical flags
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Ragusan junior military officer with State flag
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Ragusan ship "La Piccina Ester" with Civil ensign
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Ragusan ship with Secondary ensign
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Flags of the Republic of Ragusa in the 18th century, according to the French Encyclopédie
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Modernized Libertas pennant
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