Wales Banner
The banner is 3: 5. The banner starts using it in 1859.
Wales can have the most oldest and unique flag of the world. People think of Wales for many years will think of Red Dragon. The reasons why Red Dragon as a representative marker is not known to future generations. There is a saying that the Romans take this image to Wales when occupying the UK, but in fact the history of Red Dragon can still be traced back to a farther period. This kind of saying is also derived from the Latin Draco according to the word from "Dragon" from English and Wales. In any case, the dragon has become an important sign in Wales.
related stories
Many legendary stories are related to Wales. The most famous is the prophecy of Merlin's fight against Red Dragon and Bailong. Red dragon represents Wales, another white dragon represents Saxon. Two dragons against each other, Merlin predene like Red Dragon will eventually win Bai Long, staying this day, and Wales defeated Saxon day. According to his prophecy, Bai Long first occupies the advantage, but will eventually win the red dragon. In 1485, Wales Henry Henry VII inherited the throne and was considered to complete his prediction. This is a message about many years of struggle between Wales and England.
Henry Seven 1485 Battle of the Barsworth Wars After the red dragon on the green white background, the royal arms appeared. Army flag hanging on Sao Paulo Cathedral, red dragon as a symbol of the Tudor family on a white background. The Red Dragon flag has also appeared on the Tudor Times' Monarch Funeral Team.
Red Dragon in 1800 green white background is designated as the Royal Signs of Wales. And in 1853, the Queen officially specified the Red Dragon flag as the flag of Wales.
If you travel to Wales, you will return to the Red Dragon flag to flutter in every corner of Wales, whether it is a government agency, a commercial place or a sports stadium. Many British Embassy in Foreign Affairs is on March 1, the Holy David will hang, to celebrate the National Day of Wales.