Glossary of vexillology
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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.
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Border/bordure | ![]() |
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Canton | ![]() |
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Quadrisection | ![]() |
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Greek cross
(couped cross) |
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Symmetric cross | ![]() |
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Nordic cross | ![]() |
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Pale | ![]() |
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Fess | ![]() |
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Bend | ![]() |
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Chevron | ![]() |
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Pall | ![]() |
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Saltire | ![]() |
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