World Vexillology Day

#Repost @portlandflag (@get_repost) ・・・ Do you know these flags? #vexiday #flags #whatsthatflag (at Portland, Oregon)

Happy World Vexillology Day! Here’s Whitney Smith (1940-2016), founder of modern vexillology, as a child. From his obituary in the New York Times.

Welcome to our latest sponsor, Société française de vexillologie (SFV) / French Society of Vexillology! Check our News feed for info about SFV and its publications. (at France)

Flags from the Borderlands art project in Seattle (at King Street Station)

According to #FIAV: "The birthday of modern #vexillology is commonly recognized to be the publication of the first issue of The Flag Bulletin [the first flag studies journal] on October 1, 1961 by Gerhard Grahl and Whitney Smith [pictured].” Celebrate World Vexillology Day on October 1st!

The worlds largest #vexillology organization, the International Federation of Vexillological Associations (#FIAV), has recognized October 1st as World Vexillology Day! How will you celebrate? Use hashtag #vexiday to show your love for flags, flag design, and flag studies.

World Vexillology Day is 9 days away! How will you be celebrating? Post your images with hashtag #vexiday - and check out our website at vexiday.org

Stick flags (at Lloyd Center)

Russian vexillilogist Victor Lomantsov presents at #ICV27. Photo by @1eighwethera11 #flags #vexillology (at London, United Kingdom)

Indian vexillilogist Sekhar Chakrabarti presents at #ICV27. Photo by @heraldica_slovenica #vexillology #flags (at London, United Kingdom)

Annie Platoff gives the opening paper at #ICV27. Photo by Leigh Wetherall @1eighwethera11. (at London, United Kingdom)

#Vexiday sponsors @HeraldicaSlovenica are posting from the International Congress of Vexillology now taking place in London. Thanks very much for spreading #vexillological knowledge! (at London, United Kingdom)

#Repost @hayleyalexmills (@get_repost) ・・・ Finally I can learn about flags 🤓 #vexillology 🇿🇦🇬🇧🇯🇵 #timmarshall #flags

#Repost @vexillologica (@get_repost) ・・・ The flag of the Seto people, which are the native people living south of Lake Peipus, in Estonia and Russia. This region is also called Setomaa. The Seto people speak the Seto language. - The number of Setos is estimated at 10,000. In Russia, according to 2002 census, 197 people declared themselves of Seto nationality. Setos in Estonia consider their language a separate one, not just a dialect of Estonian. - The flag shows a red Nordic Cross embroidered with a traditional waving pattern of the Seto people on a white background. - There was an earlier flag in use by Seto people since 1992 until the adoption of the current flag in 2007. Under that flag the Setos were demanding reunification of their ancestral lands within Estonia, but to no avail. There was also a second version with the much broader red stripes. The old and the new flag recalls the ornamentation of the Seto traditional costumes. - Follow my second account @coaotw for different coats of arms from around the world 🌍 - #vexillologica #vexillology #seto #setomaa #setumaa #flag #flags #russia #estonia #weloveflags #flagsoftheworld (at Estonia)

#Repost @karyncooke (@get_repost) ・・・ Flag heaven on the way back from the athletics. #flags #flag #vexillology #geography #colourful #colours #colour #London #London2017 #athletics #worldathleticschampionships #worldchampionships #sport #iaafworlds #teamGB #teamUK #countries #travel #travelgram #instatravel #summer (at London, United Kingdom)

#Repost @smug_jewface (lower part of table) ・・・ Since it's Canada day, I think I'd repost this interesting find I just happened to stumble upon. Personally, I think that the 11th, 12th and 13th flags are the best ones because they are the most symbolic and less, errr...ugly. Vexillology is one of my favorite subjects and I would LOVE to discuss flags with anyone at any time. #canada #canadaday #flag #vexillum #vexillology #history (at Canada)

#Repost @smug_jewface (upper part of table) ・・・ Since it's Canada day, I think I'd repost this interesting find I just happened to stumble upon. Personally, I think that the 11th, 12th and 13th flags are the best ones because they are the most symbolic and less, errr...ugly. Vexillology is one of my favorite subjects and I would LOVE to discuss flags with anyone at any time. #canada #canadaday #flag #vexillum #vexillology #history (at Canada)