Flag of Bremen

Bremen
Bremer Landesflagge
(Speckflagge)
UseCivil flag Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flagSmall vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flagReverse side is mirror image of obverse side
Proportion2:3
DesignA red and white flag.
Bremer Dienstflagge
UseCivil and state flag Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flagSmall vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flagReverse side is mirror image of obverse side
Proportion2:3
DesignA red and white flag defaced with the coat of arms.
Bremer Staatsflagge
UseState flag Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flagSmall vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flagReverse side is mirror image of obverse side
Proportion2:3
DesignA red and white flag defaced with the flag version of the coat of arms (Flaggenwappen).
Landesdienstflagge der bremischen Schiffahrt
UseState flag Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flagSmall vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flagReverse side is mirror image of obverse side
Proportion2:3
Adopted1891-1892; 1952
DesignA red and white flag defaced with the flag version of the coat of arms (Flaggenwappen) and a blue anchor in the hoist canton.

The flag of Bremen (used by both the city of Bremen, Germany, and the state Free Hanseatic City of Bremen, Germany) consists of at least eight equal horizontal stripes of red alternating with white, and checked at the hoist. It is colloquially known as Speckflagge (bacon flag). The civil flag does not contain the coat of arms. The state flag exists in three versions

  • The Dienstflagge, which is defaced with the middle coat of arms.
  • The Staatsflagge, which is defaced with the flag version of the coat of arms and usually has twelve instead of eight stripes.
  • The Dienstflagge der bremischen Schiffahrt, which is defaced with the flag version of the coat of arms in the centre and a blue anchor in a white canton. It is used on state buildings used for shipping and navigation, and as the jack on Bremen ships.

History

  • Hanseatic flag of Bremen
    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Hanseatic flag of Bremen
  • Service flag for state ships and state buildings of the Navy (1891–1892)
    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Service flag for state ships and state buildings of the Navy (1891–1892)
  • State flag (German Empire)
    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag State flag (German Empire)
  • Pilot flag (1935–1945)
    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Pilot flag (1935–1945)
  • Flag of the naval service (1893–1921)
    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Flag of the naval service (1893–1921)
  • Flag of the pilot administration, Bremen (1895–1918)
    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Flag of the pilot administration, Bremen (1895–1918)
  • Flag of the Customs Administration (1895–1918)
    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Flag of the Customs Administration (1895–1918)
  • Flag of the naval service (1921–1933)
    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Flag of the naval service (1921–1933)
  • Flag of the Customs Administration (1921–1933)
    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Flag of the Customs Administration (1921–1933)
  • Flag of the naval service (1933–1935)
    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Flag of the naval service (1933–1935)
  • Argo Reederei house flag (1896–1922)
    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Argo Reederei house flag (1896–1922)
  • House flag flown by Hamburg-Bremer Afrika-Linie. (1887–1939)
    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag House flag flown by Hamburg-Bremer Afrika-Linie. (1887–1939)
  • D. G. Neptun house flag (1873–1974)
    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag D. G. Neptun house flag (1873–1974)
  • DDG Hansa house flag (1881–1980)
    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag DDG Hansa house flag (1881–1980)
  • Norddeutscher Lloyd house flag (1857–1970)
    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Norddeutscher Lloyd house flag (1857–1970)
  • Rickmers Group house flag (1982–present)
    Rickmers Group house flag (1982–present)
  • Roland-Linie house flag (1905–1959)
    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Roland-Linie house flag (1905–1959)
  • Unterweser Reederei house flag (1890–present)
    Unterweser Reederei house flag (1890–present)
  • F. A. Vinnen & Co. house flag (1819–present)
    F. A. Vinnen & Co. house flag (1819–present)
  • D. H. Wätjen & Co. house flag (1821–1918)
    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag D. H. Wätjen & Co. house flag (1821–1918)

See also