Flag waving of Denmark - Case-Mate iPhone Case

The flag of Denmark (Danish: Dannebrog, pronounced [ˈdanəˌbʁoˀ])[1] is red with a white Scandinavian cross that extends to the edges of the flag; the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist side. A banner with a white-on-red cross is attested as having been used by the kings of Denmark since the 14th century.[2] An origin legend with considerable impact on Danish national historiography connects the introduction of the flag to the Battle of Lindanise of 1219.[3] The elongated Nordic cross reflects the use as maritime flag in the 18th century.[4] The flag became popular as national flag in the early 19th century. Its private use was outlawed in 1834, and again permitted in a regulation of 1854. The flag holds the world record of being the oldest continuously used national flag.