During the early period of the union with Denmark, it was occasionally flown from castles and naval vessels until it was gradually phased out during the 17th and 18th centuries.
Selama periode awal persatuan dengan Denmark, bendera ini kadang-kadang dikibarkan di istana dan kapal-kapal angkatan laut sampai bendera ini dihilangkan secara bertahap selama abad ke-17 dan ke-18.