List of flags of Sweden


The following is a list of flags of Sweden.

National flag and state flag

FlagDateUseDescription
1906–presentCivil and state flag and ensignA blue field with a gold Nordic cross

Royal standards

FlagDateUseDescription
1943–presentPersonal command sign of H.M. the king of Sweden The greater coat of arms of Sweden, which is blue divided quarterly by a cross pattée of gold
1905–presentRoyal standard of Sweden, used by H.M. the king of Sweden and H.M. the queen of SwedenRoyal flag with the greater national coat of arms
1905–presentRoyal pennant of Sweden, used by H.M. the king of Sweden above the royal flag on naval shipsSplit pennant with the greater national coat of arms
1905–presentUsed by other members of the Royal HouseRoyal flag with the lesser national coat of arms
1905–presentUsed by the heir apparent above the royal flag on naval shipsSplit pennant with the lesser national coat of arms
1905–presentUsed by the regent ad interim, when he is a non-royalSame as the military ensign
1844–1905Royal standard of the king
1815–1844Royal standard with the Swedish royal armsNaval ensign of the union with square canton

Military flags

FlagDateUseDescription
1905–presentMilitary war flag and ensign of Sweden. Also used as a naval jack.

Regional flags

Each official flag is based on the coat of arms for the county; see gallery, and used on buildings etc. used by respective county administration. Unofficial flags are used by private and local people.