Glossary of vexillology
Vexillology is the study and collection of information about flags. This is a glossary of terms used in vexillology.
Parts of a flag
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
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