Glossary of vexillology
Vexillology is the study and collection of information about flags. This is a glossary of terms used in vexillology.
Basic patterns
Flags often inherit traits seen in traditional European designs. As a result, patterns often share names.
| Name | Illustration | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Border/bordure | Flag of Maldives | |
| Canton | Flag of Australia | |
| Quadrisection | Flag of Panama | |
| Greek cross
(couped cross) |
Flag of Switzerland | |
| Symmetric cross | Flag of Georgia | |
| Nordic cross | Flag of Iceland | |
| Pale | Flag of Canada | |
| Fess | Flag of Austria | |
| Bend | Flag of Tanzania | |
| Chevron | Flag of Philippines | |
| Pall | Flag of South Africa | |
| Saltire | Flag of Scotland |
References
Other websites
- Dictionary of Vexillology at Flags of the World