Explore: Vexillology

Vexillology (/ˌvɛksɪˈlɒlədʒi/ VEK-sih-LOL-ə-jee) is the study of the history, symbolism and usage of flags or, by extension, any interest in flags in

Flag terminology is the nomenclature, or system of terms, used in vexillology, the study of flags, to describe precisely the parts, patterns, and other

multinational associations and institutions across the globe that study vexillology, which FIAV defines in its constitution as "the creation and development

Flammé (German geflammt) is a term in vexillology for a flag design that places a coat of arms in the center of the flag, filling the remaining space

collectivity and the French overseas territory. The French Society of Vexillology is the authority on the flying of flags in France and maintains the only

Army officer) Robert William Rede Sir Charles Hotham Suffolk Regiment Vexillology of the Eureka Rebellion Victorian police in the Eureka Rebellion William

A pride flag is any flag that represents a segment or part of the LGBTQ community. Pride in this case refers to the notion of LGBTQ pride. The terms LGBTQ

In vexillology, defacement is the addition of a symbol or charge to a flag. For example, the Australian flag is the British Blue Ensign defaced with a

of reliability. Flags of the World also maintains the "Dictionary of Vexillology" a glossary of English language flag terms. This was started in 2005

term is derived from the terminology of heraldry but mostly used in vexillology. Examples of modern national flags which are banners of arms are the