Flag of Montreal

Flag of Montreal

The Flag of Montreal was first displayed in May 1939, and is based on the city's coat of arms. The flag's proportions are 1:2.

ymbolism

The red heraldic cross represents the "Christian motives and principles which governed the founders of the city," according to the city's official web site. Somewho claim it is St George's Cross, used to commemorate a visit to Montreal by King George VI.

The four floral emblems represent the four main European ethnic groups that initially settled the city. Clockwise from top left, they are:



Notes

ee also

*Coat of Arms of Montreal

External links

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