The flag of Brittany (Breton: banniel Breiz; French: drapeau de la Bretagne), a region in the northwest of France, is called the Gwenn-ha-du ([ɡwɛnaˈdyː]), which means white and black, in Breton (French: blanc et noir). The flag was designed in 1923 by Morvan Marchal.

Feb 21, 2024 · Discover the rich history and symbolism behind the Brittany flag, from its origins to its modern-day significance. Explore its colors, motifs, and cultural importance.

Mar 16, 2022 · The Celtic flags of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, the Isle of Man, and Brittany, have meaningful colors and designs.

This is a list of flags that are used exclusively in the traditional cultural region of Brittany, including the modern administrative region of the same name as well as the Loire-Atlantique department.

Jul 22, 2005 · The first known flag of Brittany was the Kroaz Du (or Groaz du), the Black Cross, virtually the reverse of the old Cornish flag. It was given to Pierre Mauclerc by Pope Gregor IX c1236. This was effectively the national flag of Brittany until 1532.

The flag of Brittany is called the Gwenn-ha-du, pronounced [ɡwɛnaˈdyː], which means white and black in Breton. It is also unofficially used in the département of Loire-Atlantique although this now belongs to the Pays de la Loire and not to the région of Brittany, as the territory of Loire-Atlantique is historically part of the province of ...

Aug 7, 2023 · The flag has since become a true emblem, and can now not only be found on all the town hall facades in Brittany but is also proudly worn by Bretons in Brittany and around the world. What do the stripes actually mean?

The flag of Brittany (Breton: banniel Breiz; French: drapeau de la Bretagne), a region in the northwest of France, is called the Gwenn-ha-du ([ɡwɛnaˈdyː]), which means white and black, in Breton (French: blanc et noir). The flag was designed in 1923 by Morvan Marchal.

The modern flag of Brittany. The modern flag of Brittany was designed in 1923. It is called Gwenn ha Du ("white and black" in Breton) and it features eleven ermine spots (their number may vary) and nine stripes, the black ones represent the Breton speaking historical dioceses, and the white ones symbolise the gallo speaking dioceses. The flag ...

Jan 3, 2025 · The flag of Brittany (Breton: banniel Breiz; French: Drapeau de la Bretagne), known as the Gwenn-ha-du, is a striking and meaningful emblem with a design consisting of two colors, white and black in Breton language.