Glossary of vexillology
Vexillology is the study and collection of information about flags. This is a glossary of terms used in vexillology.
Basic patterns
[change | change source]Flags often inherit traits seen in traditional European designs. As a result, patterns often share names.
| Name | Illustration | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Border/bordure | 
|
 Flag of Maldives
|
| Canton | 
|
 Flag of Australia
|
| Quadrisection | 
|
 Flag of Panama
|
| Greek cross
(couped cross) |
|
 Flag of Switzerland
|
| Symmetric cross | 
|
 Flag of Georgia
|
| Nordic cross | 
|
 Flag of Iceland
|
| Pale | 
|
 Flag of Canada
|
| Fess | 
|
 Flag of Austria
|
| Bend | 
|
 Flag of Tanzania
|
| Chevron | 
|
 Flag of Philippines
|
| Pall | 
|
 Flag of South Africa
|
| Saltire | 
|
 Flag of Scotland
|