Monaco .mc

Meaning of the Flag

The national flag of Monaco (French: drapeau national de Monaco) has two equal horizontal bands, of red (top) and white (bottom), both of which have been the heraldic colours of the House of Grimaldi since at least 1339. The present bicolour design was adopted on 4 April 1881, under Charles III. However, it has no designated use and does not represent any Monegasque official in particular.

Meaning of Flag Colors

Red, White

Flag History

1. 1793–1814
   Monaco's original flag, which was similar to its current flag princely flag but bore an older version of its coat of arms, was in use from the principality's early days (except during its annexation to the French First Republic from 1793 to 1814) until the present, simpler design was adopted in 1881.
2. 1881–present
   

   Current national flag, in use since 1881.

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