Flag


 * **According to Ancient and Heraldic traditions much symbolism is associated witsent the following:** **h colors. The colors on the Iceland flag represents**
 * ** White - symbolizes the glaciers and peace and honesty **
 * ** Red - symbolizes the fire in the volcanoes and hardiness, bravery, strength & valour **
 * ** Blue - symbolizes the sea and vigilance, truth and loyalty, perseverance & justice **


 * Flag History & Evolution: **
 * The idea of flying a flag grew from the requirements of ancient warfare and the battlefield
 * Shields were painted with emblems to identify Friend or Foe
 * Warriors needed to know where their leaders were - the custom of carrying a pole was adopted
 * An emblem such as a shield, animal or religious device was attached to the pole for identification
 * The emblems were also used for identity and to cover suits of armour - Coats of Arms were born
 * These emblems were the forerunners of modern flags
 * The Romans were the first to use a cloth flag - they were square and fastened to cross bars fastening a flag to the side of aat the end of spears - the idea of pole soon followed
 * The strict rules of Heraldry are still used when designing an emblem and creating a modern flag