The Norwegian flag was designed by Fredrik Meltzer. Mr. Meltzer submitted his proposal to be exhibited in parliament on 4 May 1821. He incorporated the nordic cross used by the other Scandinavian countries. However, he changed the colors to add a tricolor of red, white and blue, "three colours that denote freedom, such as we see in Americans, and in the Union of the English". It really is a pretty design.
From what I have read and observed, the Norwegians take their flag very seriously. They fought hard to have the freedom to rule themselves and fiercely love the freedom and flag that symbolize it.
Klemmer!
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