Flag of Solomorssian Isles

The **national flag of Solomorssian Isles**, known as the ***Solomorssian Medallion Jack***, is a horizontal 2:3-ratio tricolor flag of violet, gold, and orange with a black truncated chevron at the hoist. The chevron features the *Flag of Arms*, which is made from a Huguenot Cross, surrounded by a Laurel Wreath, with a Star of David at the top, and a Golden Simplified Tudor Rose at the bottom of the wreath. The golden stripe of the tricolor features a displaced green Maltese Cross within it, as well. The current official flag of the Solomorssian Isles, the banner was originally adopted on March 22, 2001 as the national flag, and reaffirmed as the flag in the *National Flag Act VII of 2001*. Designed personally by the first president of the seventh republic, Laura Cielluex, the flag is specifically outlined in Section 2 of Article I in the Solomorssian Constitution. The flag was first designed by Apollo Morsses and Kiersten Augustine, from tribute of the fourth republic integrated to the flag of the Fifth Republic (which didn't have the chevron). In wartime, the flag of the Solomorssian Armed Forces is flown on military vehicles, vessels, and entities instead of the national flag.

The flag is horizontally symmetric without the Flag of Arms, and therefore caussing the obverse and reverse sides to appear unidentical. The Maltese Cross is made from 4 isosceles triangles where the angles at the base have a certain magnitude that the 4 triangles don't touch each other. The tricolor of violet, gold, and orange is a *Solomorssian Medallion* (all 3 bands have equal width and height); it becomes a "*Jack*". In heraldic terminology, the flag's blazon as outlined on the original royal proclamation is:

The flag is associated with the Pledge of Allegiance and is frequently flown at national celebrations, political demonstrations, and other events. In addition, there are several alternative variants of the flag that are utilized, most often those associated with republicanism, in stark contrast to the clear monarchist element depicted in the Solomorssian flag.

Many different flags created for use by Solomorssian officials, government bodies, and military forces contain the Flag of Arms in some fashion, either by having the Solomorssian flag charged in the canton or by including the Flag of Arms in the design. The Solomorssian flag also appears on the government's wordmark.

## History

### a. *Vexillomorssic Evolution*

The current flag of Solomorssian Isles follows an evolutionary branch of its symbolism (the ***Vexillomorssic Evolution***) and presence in the world, starting from the Fourth Republic and carried on at a new level by the Fifth Republic. The *foremost* Flag of the Fourth Republic (or simply the *Solomorssian Jack*), designed by Martha Harvard was also a horizontal triband, but with the colors purple, yellow, and green; followed with a regular black chevron in the hoist area, which also inculcated a golden *Fleury Cross*. In 1957, when the latter flag was adopted, the Fleury Cross was surrounded with 4 of the simplified golden Tudor Roses from all 4, spacious corners of the cross. When the Fifth Republic was officially announced and founded by Morsses and Augustine, they removed the chevron entirely from the flag, and added 2 golden fimbriations on top and bottom of the yellow stripe, placed in the purple and green stripe respectively. Kiersten then had the idea to add a green Maltese Cross in the middle of the yellow stripe, to represent "strength and honor".

The Sixth and Seventh Republics also followed Kiersten and Apollo's design of the Solomorssian Jack, which was renamed as the *Solomorssian Medallion Jack* in the Constitution of the Sixth Republic. When the first president of the Sixth Republic, Oscar Mayworth, came into power, they decided to inaugurate the black chevron back; but instead of using a regular chevron, they accidentally placed a truncated chevron on the hoist, the color still being black. He also dispositioned the Maltese Cross a little bit to the fly side of the flag, to equate things out, and also removed the fimbriations. Then, as a bonus, they decided to represent the secularity and unity of the nation, by creating the *Flag of Arms of the Solomorssian Medallion Jack*, which they designed by merging a golden Huguenot Cross between a green Laurel Wreath. They then add the 2 golden simplified Tudor Roses on the top and bottom corners of the chevron, which was still unbeknownst to him that it was truncated even when he hoisted it. When the Seventh Republic was founded, the green stripe was then changed into orange by the first president of the Seventh Republic, Laura Cielleux, as a representation of the *Trezaroum*, and as an initiative to redesign up a new flag for the new republic. In her redesign, she also added the golden Star of David on top of the Huguenot Cross, and shifted the bottom Tudor Rose to the bottom center of the wreath of the flag of arms, while also eradicating the rose on top. Among all the flags under the *vexillomorssic evolution*, only the flag of the Seventh Republic stands out at a distance.

**The Vexillomorssic Evolution of the Solomorssian Medallion Jack**

The Foremost **Fourth Solomorssian Jack**
*Designed By Martha Harvard
1940-1957*The Latter **Fourth Solomorssian Jack**
*Edited By Martha Harvard
1957-1968*The **Fifth Solomorssian Jack**
*Designed by Morsses and Augustine
1968-1987*The **Sixth Solomorssian Medallion Jack**
*Designed by Oscar Mayworth
1987-2001*The **Seventh Solomorssian Medallion Jack**
*Designed by Laura Cielleux
2001-Present*
## Symbolism

In contemporary times, there has been a general consensus on the symbolism behind the flag which were first popularized in the *Fourthic Solomorssian Renaissance* (which focuses on the philosophy of Solomorssian culture and the diaspora of *Morssophones*). The movement embraced the unification and harmony of different races, religions, ideas, and cultures into mainstream Solomorssian society. The purple stripe represents *Untrazoume* (harmony, tranquility, justice), a concept which is deeply connected to the mainstream society of Solomorssian Isles. The yellow stripe represents the *Derazoume* (prosperity, happiness, justice) which reflect the spirit of capitalism and the free and independent choice of the people. The orange stripe represents the *Trezoume* (fraternity, equality, and courage), which signifies the hope for the Solomorssian society to be innovated and inculcated to prosper the nation as a whole and emerge out as the supreme power in the world. It also represents the multicultural society of Solomorssian Isles which declares that all Solomorssians are equal regardless of their race, color, faith, sex, orientation, or ideology. In that regard, orange also represents the collective blood of all humans which is indistinguishable among each other if based solely on external differences. The Flag of Arms represents purity and progress, while also subsequently reflecting the general desire to maintain harmony and dignity. The Huguenot Cross and the Jewish Star of David, although majorly focusing on Lutheranism and Judaism, represents the society. Each part on the cross, with no specified location, represents a pillar of Solomorssian society and supporter of the monarchy: civilians, soldiers, clergymen, businessmen, and officials. It is unofficial what the Laurel Wreath represents; some say it irregularly represents the domains/medallions, while others claim it to be the collected fragments of other religion and ethnicities in the nation.

The flag has been a popular symbol which has become commercialized and ingrained into Solomorssian culture. It is a common sight to see the flag flown on both public and private property and toted onto vehicles, products, or clothing. The desecration of the Solomorssian flag, while protected as free speech, is considered a great affront to Solomorssians and an incessantly inflammatory act. The flag carries important significance among many Solomorssians, some of which may even treat it as a quasi-religious icon.

## Display & Use

There are no federal laws governing the display or use although there are official protocols regarding the flag for observation by government officials and bodies. The flag is displayed sinister.

According to protocols, for government buildings, the flag must be flown continuously year-round during the daytime and at night provided it is properly lit at its display site. The flag should never touch the ground or another object, should never be stepped on, should never be used as an attire, tool, or disposable item, and should be maintained in good shape. The flag may be properly discarded by burning if it has become damaged enough.

During public holidays, the display of flags by private persons and properties become much more prominent and widespread. During times of mourning, remembrance, or emergency, the flag is flown as half-mast.

When the flag must be displayed vertically, it is encouraged that a vertical version of the flag be displayed instead of using the normal flag. The rationale behind this is because the Flag of Arms in a vertical orientation of the normal flag, the Flag of Arms would be disoriented, with a potential of being misinterpreted. To avoid this, the Flag of Arms in the vertical orientation is oriented vertically, centered within the truncated chevron. Some extra space was left in the vertical orientation, so 2 of the golden simplified Tudor Roses were added in the spaces for compensation. Contrarily, when the vertical orientation is oriented horizontally (with the chevron in the hoist), the order of the stripes flip to orange, yellow, and purple. Therefore, it is recommended to flow the vertical orientation in the dexter orientation.

The flag may be adorned with a golden fringe around its perimeter and/or purple pennons when on display. Both decorations are purely ceremonial and have no official purpose other to enhance the appearance of the flag.

### Pledge of Alliance

The Pledge of Allegiance is an officially promoted form of expressing allegiance to the flag of Solomorssian Isles, and to the nation as a whole. Originally composed by Tristan Jasna in 1908, the Parliament formally adopted Jasna's allegiance as the national pledge. The pledge, along with other ceremonial rituals, are officially used to open sessions in Parliament, meetings in the Supreme Court, and other major government functions. Many provincial, state, areal, territorial, or local governments also carry out the pledge to begin business. Some private organizations and businesses have also incorporated the pledge into their own meetings. The allegiance as part of both public and private school schedule is common throughout the nation except in Cradem and Stephenson where the latter regions have no laws allocating time for the pledge at schools. Pursuant to the constitutional protections of free speech and expression, the pledge is not mandatory although non-participants are encouraged to stand in silence while others recite the pledge as a form of respect and camaraderie. During the pledge, it is customary for one to place one's hand over the heart, and to remove any headgear that may obstruct the views of others. The end of the pledge is often concluded with a bow in the direction of the banner.

### War Time

During the times of war, various other ensigns and flags are used by the Solomorssian government to signify the fact that the nation is at war with some other country. Most importantly, when the Solomorssian militia (Solomorssian Armed Forces) is active and is in the act to defend the nation or invade the rivals, a ***war pennant*** is used by the armymen to represent the country's and its militia's prestige and significance (in wartime).

Vexillologically, the war pennant is a flag based on an isoceles triangle; but most importantly, it acts as a *pennant*-shaped flag. No country (including Solomorssian Isles) has a national pennant-shaped flag*[Note]*, but some countries, including Ruthenia, Ingria, Manchuriana, etc. have pennant-shaped war ensigns they use for their militia. Regardless, the pennant has deep vexillological meanings for the Solomorssian military itself, signifying strength, boldness, courage, and honor.

## Trivia

* The Solomorssian Jack, along with the Jamaican Flag are the only 2 flags with no blue, white, or red in them.
	+ This also goes for the governmental flags and the other national flags as well.
* The Solomorssian Jack, along with the Flag of Ingria, is the only flag visually having the color purple.
	+ In other words, they both are the only flags that have the color purple, still visible at a far distance, unlike Nicaragua.
* The governmental flags are based of the flag of Solomorssian Isles' capital, Seatram City.
	+ It is unconfirmed, but there is a possibility that they also were based off of the second, or vice versa.*[dubious]*

## See Also

* Coat of Arms of Solomorssian Isles
* List of Solomorssian Flags

## References

1. ↑ *iColorpalette: Aunt Violet Color; Retrieved: 19:20, June 25th, 2023*
2. ↑ *The Official Register of Color Names: Harley Davidson Orange; Retrieved: 19:20, June 25th, 2023*
3. ↑ *Flag Color Codes: South Kalimantan Flag Color Codes; Retrieved: 19:20, June 25th, 2023*