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Finnish Yacht Club

Jan Oskar Engene, 1996-MAR-20

History of the flag
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History of the flag

The 'Nylandsk Jaktklub', formed in 1861 got a flag of a blue St. George's cross on a white field, with the crowned arms of the province of Nyland within two crossed branches (oak?) in the upper hoist quarter. The flag was modelled on the flag of the St.Petersburg Yacht Club, and had the naval colours of the Russian (the flag was a sign of loyalty to the emperor).

In May 1918 a decision was made on a flag of independent Finland. The flag adopted, was very much like the one used by the Yacht Club: A blue cross on a white field. To avoid confusion between civil and naval vessels, the Yacht Club flag was modified by adding a white inner cross. This flag was first hoisted 18 May 1918. Regulations officially approving the flag were issued 11 February 1919. The flag is still in use. The proportions are 55:90 (20-6-3-6-20 : 25-6-3-6-50). The arms of the provinces are found in the upper hoist quarter (these arms can be found at http://www.vn.fi/vn/um/vaakeng#maak ).

Source

Matti Klinge: Finlands blåvita farger, Helsinki: Schildts, 1988

Jan Oskar Engene, 1996-MAR-20