The German Euro Cup faces a new day of matches. After the first two days of the competition have been played, it is the turn of some of the teams with the most possibilities in the entire competition. One of the squads that can surprise in one of the most demanding tournaments on the planet is Denmark.
The Danish club is part of one of the most iconic places in the world. From the region of Scandinavia, Denmark It is made up of a large number of symbols. Among them, its flag, one of the oldest on the planet. Throughout history, the elements that make it up have become part of the popular legend of society.
The 14th and 15th centuries, origin of the Danish flag
Known by the name of Dannebrog (the flag of the Danes or the red flag), this flag has its origins in two different centuries. Firstly, we talk about the appearance of this element in a Dutch text from the 19th century. XIV. On the other hand, his birth is related in a writing by Denmark one hundred years later, in 1478.
He GelreDutch heraldry book, shows how there is a red flag with a white cross among the royal elements of the monarch Valdemar IV. This work dates from a period of time between the years 1370 y 1386practically a century before it appeared in the writings of the country in which it is the national flag.
However, it should be noted that the time in which said ruler reigned was long before these works appeared. From 1219, begins the legend of the appearance of a red flag with a white cross. According to the stories mentioned in chronicles of Christiern Pedersen in 1520 and Peder Olsen just seven years later, in 1527this element could have fallen from the sky.
The legend relates the flag to a victory
In 1219According to the stories, this flag fell from the sky like a lambskin banner with a white cross in the middle of the campaign of Valdemar IV in Estonia. At that moment, the Danes were losing the battle, but, in a miraculous way, the appearance of this moment made them come back strong and were able to win against their enemies.
The flag and the cross have a very clear meaning
Another element that must be addressed about the flag of Denmark They are the elements that are part of it. First of all, we must talk about the White cross. In this case, the concept, so vital for the Danish people, represents the religion present in said territory, Christianity. In fact, it is part of Scandinavian culture.
On the other hand, the color that is part of the national flag must be analyzed: red. In this case, two elements are symbolized: courage, one of the most appreciated qualities in Denmarkand, on the other hand, it also pays homage to the blood of all those who fell on the battlefield.
