National Flag
| Flag | Date | Use | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| in use since 1822 (as naval ensign), and since 1978 sole national flag. | The current Flag of Greece was adopted by the First National Assembly at Epidaurus in January 1822 as the naval ensign. Between 1822-1978, this flag was used at sea and for foreign service. In 1978, it was established as the sole national flag and also as the war and civil Ensign. | Nine equal horizontal stripes of blue alternating with white. There is a blue canton in the upper hoist-side corner bearing a white cross. |
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