Flag of Madrid

The flag of Madrid () is colored Crimson red and the coat of arms in the center. The emblem has a diameter of three-quarters the width of the center. The ratio of the flag is 2:3.

Design and symbolism
The meaning of the colors of the flag are as follows:

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The flag of Madrid represents the city's coat of arms centred on a crimson field.Ordinance ANM 1988\2 of the Madrid Council The city's flag is made either in the proportions 2:3, and in shades of crimson corresponding to Pantone 207 or 208.

The significance of the bear leaning against a madroño (strawberry tree, it doesn't give strawberries but a fruit called madrone), is unknown; however, the tree is native to Madrid Community. One known theory is that bear and tree represent a farming rights dispute between the clergy and citizens. The seven stars supposedly represent the seven stars in the Starry Plough constellation closest to the Ursa Major (Great Bear) Constellation.

History

This flag was adopted in 28 april, 1967 by the Madrid council hall.

Historical flags

Related pages
 Madrid
 Flag of Madrid Comunity

References

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