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Telemark (Norway)

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by Mark Sensen, 1995-NOV-18

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Description of the flag

Proportions are 1:1

Mark Sensen, 1995-NOV-18

Or, a rising curved axe Sable. Such an axe with a curved handle was traditional in area from 15th century, and was a symbol of power. People were bearing axes even to churches, up till the last century.

Zeljko Heimer, 1995-NOV-19


Status of the flag

The flag was adopted by the county council on 1970-NOV-02 and approved by Royal resolution on 1970-DEC-18

Jan Oskar Engene, 1995-NOV-19