The flag of Denmark (Danish: Dannebrog, pronounced [ˈtænəˌpʁoˀ]) [4] is red with a white Nordic cross, which means that the cross extends to the edges of the flag and that the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side.

flag of Denmark national flag consisting of a red field with an off-centre white cross. The width-to-length ratio of the flag is 28 to 34 (14 to 17), but the length may be extended until the ratio is 28 to 37.

Today, 800 years after the battle in Estonia, the red-and-white flag has gained widespread use among the population of Denmark – for birthdays, funerals and practically everything in between. Up until today, in many homes in Denmark, parents tell their children the legend of how the Danish flag came about.

The Flag of the Crown Prince of Denmark: Royal flag with the smaller (also: national) coat of arms. 1914—present: The Flag of the temporary Regent of Denmark (in practice a member of the Royal House) Royal flag with a Royal crown (top), a sceptre, a sword (in saltire), and an orb (bottom) in the centre white square. ? —Present

The Danish flag, also called Danneborg ("Danish cloth" in Danish), consists of a red background and white cross which extends to the edges of the flag. The vertical arm of the cross follows the model of the other Scandinavian flag thus it is located closer to the left side of the flag.

Flag of Denmark. The Flag of Denmark, the Dannebrog is red with a white Scandinavian cross. It is the oldest flag in the entire world. The flag is supposed to have fallen from the sky during a battle in 1219 in Estonia. The Danes were about to lose the battle when this sign from above gave the warriors new energy, and made them win.

The Danish flag may look plain and simple, but its history is actually very interesting! Loved by many, the flag of Denmark is a white cross on a red background – we will get to the symbolism later – and is similar in design to those of other Scandinavian countries.