Flag of Dubrovnik
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| Use | National flag  |
|---|---|
| Proportion | 2:3 |
| Adopted | Republic of Ragusa |
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| Use | State and War flag and Naval Ensign |
| Proportion | 2:3 |
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| Use | Civil ensign |
| Proportion | 2:3 |
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| Use | Secondary ensign |
| Proportion | 2:3 |
The Flag of Dubrovnik is the symbol of the city of Dubrovnik, originating as the flag of the historical Republic of Ragusa.
The flag consists of a white field and gold border, charged with the icon and initials of Saint Blaise (Latin: Sanctus Blasius, Ragusan: Sveti Vlaho), a miracle-worker and national symbol of Ragusa considered the patron saint of both the Republic and modern Dubrovnik, with a feast day on 3 February.
Examples of Ragusan flags
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Middle portion from an original Ragusan flag over 200 years old -
Depiction of Saint Blaise as used in historical flags -
Ragusan junior military officer with State flag -
Ragusan ship "La Piccina Ester" with Civil ensign -
Ragusan ship with Secondary ensign -
Flags of the Republic of Ragusa in the 18th century, according to the French Encyclopédie -
Modernized Libertas pennant
See also
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