Flag variants
1992 years, the Lithuanian navy flag was officially opened. The flag of the background is white, and accompanied by a blue cross pattern, the upper left flag painted Lithuania.
History
15 century
At present, the earliest known representative of the flag of Lithuania appeared in the 15th century. At that time the Grand Duchy of Lithuania used the bottom side of the red battle flag (Vytis).
appearance and controversy tricolor
particular in the end who is the first to adopt yellow-red tricolor flag, can not be ascertained. However, generally considered to be the first to exile in the United States of Lithuanian immigrants make recommendations to use this banner. These three colors often appear on the Lithuanian national braids and traditional dress. At that time the Council of Lithuania was more inclined to choose the tricolor flag of the original Grand Duchy of Lithuania Vytis used in the past as the new country's flag. They do not choose Vytis flag for two reasons: first, because the Grand Duchy of Lithuania in fact also includes Belarus and Ukraine regions, and hope that the new Council of Lithuania Lithuania with flag can distinguish the previous Grand Duchy of Lithuania apart. Secondly, because red is often reminiscent of Marxist or communist.
1917 Nian discussion of the flag once again produced, but after consultation with the coat of arms of Jurists, yellow and red tricolor flag became finalized in 1918.
However, the controversy continues. Opponents believe tricolor gold is not a suitable color, because yellow, green, and red color combination is not in line with prevailing laws coat of arms. However, during the two world wars, the tricolor can still maintain its status. During the Second World War to Lithuania was divided Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union. In Soviet rule, the situation was more common two flags appear.
Soviet Union (1953-1988)
After the Soviet occupation of Lithuania, adopted a new flag to the side of Soviet flag-based design, fully erase the nation feature. Soviet flag banner below to add a green and white stripes.
Flag First Edition (1988-2004)
1988 years is becoming a powerful independent movement Lithuania, Lithuania ruler so as to re-determine the tricolor flags and make a formal specification of the colors of the national flag in a year. And after independence from the Soviet Union, the Tricolor in 1992 written into the "Flag Law of the Republic of Lithuania," Lithuania's new constitution, adopted June 26, 1991 through after the referendum confirmed that the provisions of the design, size and use of the national flag law . Then determine the proportion of 2: 1.
the second edition of the national flag (2004-)
2004 July 8th aspect ratio flag from 2: 1 to a 5: 3 and accepted as a representative of the government of Lithuania Vytis flag banner. After getting a new revision of President Valdas Adamkus confirmed that entered into force on September 1, 2004.
symbolic
On the Lithuania flag, yellow for the land, green represents Lithuania green fields and red represents the blood of those who Lithuanian drip flow.
Flag Description: three equal horizontal bands of yellow (top), green, and red; yellow symbolizes golden fields, as well as the sun, light, and goodness; green represents the forests of the countryside, in addition to nature, freedom, and hope; red stands for courage and the blood spilled in defense of the homeland