Knowra Flag Flag A flag is a distinctive piece of fabric or similar material displayed as a symbol, signal, or identifier. Its colors, patterns, and emblems can represent nations, organizations, or causes.
National flag : A flag representing a sovereign country or nation. National flags make the connection between a flag and collective identity especially visible.
Vexillography : The practice of designing flags. It applies principles of color, shape, and simplicity to make flags recognizable.
Roman vexillum : A military standard used by Roman forces, consisting of cloth suspended from a crossbar. It is an early example of cloth serving as a military identifier.
Maritime flag : A flag used at sea to identify a vessel, communicate status, or send signals. At sea, flags identify ships and communicate information across distance.
Pennant : A long, narrow flag that tapers to a point or fork. Pennants are flag-like displays distinguished by their elongated shape.
Vexillology : The study of flags, their history, design, and use. This field examines how flags acquire and communicate meaning.
Signal flag : A flag used to convey information visually, especially between ships or across distance. Signal flags show how standardized patterns can transmit messages without speech.
Banners : Large pieces of cloth bearing symbols or messages and displayed on poles or structures. Banners belong to the broader tradition from which many flag forms developed.
Racing flag : A flag used in motor racing to communicate track conditions or instructions to competitors. Racing uses rapidly visible flags to communicate hazards and race status.
Standard : A distinctive emblem or banner used to represent a person, group, or military unit. Standards can identify groups like flags but often follow different forms and traditions.
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