Thenational flag of theRepublic of Moldova (Romanian:drapelul național al Republicii Moldova) is a verticaltriband of blue, yellow, and red, charged with thecoat of arms of Moldova (an eagle bearing a shield charged with anaurochs) on the centre bar. The reverse is mirrored. The flag ratio is 1:2. Until further provisions, the State Flag of Moldova is used as the national flag and ensign as well; that is, civil, state and war flag and ensign.[1][2]
The blue-yellow-red tricolour of Moldova is based on theflag of Romania, reflecting the two countries' national and cultural affinity. On Moldova's flag, the yellow stripe is charged with the national arms. Like theRomanian coat of arms, the Moldovan arms, adopted in 1990, features a dark golden eagle holding anOrthodox Christian cross in its beak. Instead of a sword, the eagle is holding an olive branch, symbolising peace. The blue and red shield on the eagle's chest is charged with the traditional symbols of Moldova: anaurochs' head, flanked by a rose in dexter and a crescent in sinister and having a star between its horns, all of gold.
Until 2010, the color shades of the Moldavian flag were not explicitly named. The Regulation regarding the flag stated that the colors of the flag must match the ones shown in the annex. Moldavian heraldist and vexillologist Silviu Andrieș-Tabac stated in an interview[3] that in 1990, when the flag was being created, "it was taken into account that many countries have similar tricolor flags. As a result, it was decided to abandon the ultramarine blue, which is present on theRomanian flag, in favor of the emerald-blue, used on the mural paintings ofVoroneț monastery...".
However, a new law from 2010 defined the colors of the flag asBerlin blue,chrome yellow andvermillon red. The exact matches, according to annex no. 2, are as follows:
In 2010 four new governmental standards, derived from the state flag, were established. The standard of theminister of defense has yet to be defined, its temporary replacement being the state flag. The other three standards, of thepresident,president of the Parliament andprime minister, are described as follows:
A square flag with the coat of arms of Moldova on center, whoseaquila is golden (instead of dark gold, or brown). The flag has a border of squares, each one measuring1⁄9 of the flag's width and following the pattern blue-yellow-red-yellow. The background of the flag is purple for the president, red for the president of the Parliament and blue for the prime minister.
The original flags are kept in their respective offices. Duplicates are hoisted on the official residences when the people entitled to them are inside; also on their respective cars.
The design of the standard of the minister of defense and regulations concerning its use is also provided for by Decree No. 1194 of 17 June 2014.[5]
Ablue cloth, bearing a redcross within a larger yellow cross. On the front of the cloth, in the center, lies theEmblem of the National Army. The reverse of the flag has the chromatic layout and features in the center the army motto ingolden letters:Romanian:"Pentru Onoare! Pentru Patrie! Pentru Tricolor!" (For Honour! For Country! For the Tricolour!)
The flag of theNational Army of the Republic of Moldova represents a unique militaryvexillologic insignia. It is the symbol of the military glory, of the tradition and continuity, honor and loyalty of the soldiers and officers to the country.[11]
The cloth of the flag has the same chromatics as the state flag of theRepublic of Moldova. Its partition reminds of the oldMoldavian military flags, from 1834 to 1863. The red centralcross reminds ofSaint George, the patron and protector of the medieval Moldavian army. Themotto"Pentru Onoare! Pentru Patrie! Pentru Tricolor!" represents the belief of theMoldovan soldiers.
The military colours of the Moldavian Army units consists of the state flag, measuring 825×1650 mm, with golden fringes and tassels, having the unit's battle cry inscribed on obverse, above the coat of arms, and the unit's name on reverse, below the coat of arms. The flag is fixed on a wooden rod, measuring 2500 mm, with a standard pole on top.[12] Previous regulation, which hasn't been explicitly repealed in 2010, described the inscriptions on the flag as follows: on obverse, above the coat of arms,"PENTRU PATRIA NOASTRĂ" (For our Fatherland), and below"REPUBLICA MOLDOVA" (Republic of Moldova); on reverse, above the coat of arms, the unit's name.[13]
The military colours, as well as their regulations, are issued by decree of the president of Moldova.
The military colours of the units of theMinistry of Internal Affairs are reproducing the state flag, with golden fringes and tassels, having the motto"PENTRU PATRIE" (For Fatherland) inscribed on obverse, above the coat of arms, and the text"MINISTERUL AFACERILOR INTERNE AL REPUBLICII MOLDOVA" (The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Moldova) on reverse, below the top margin. Also, on reverse, above the coat of arms, is inscribed the name of the unit, all letters being embroidered with golden thread.[14]
Since April 2010, theFlag Day of Moldova is celebrated on 27 April each year.[15] On this day in 1990, the tricolor was officially adopted by the Supreme Soviet of theMoldavian SSR as the state flag of the country.
Proposed new flag for Moldova by former presidentIgor Dodon (2018)
The current flag of Moldova was created in 1990 and is based on the national colors of Romanians, the blue-yellow-red tricolor. The reverse side differed from theRomanian flag in proportion, and by having a lighter blue.
The flag of Moldova was one of the national flags withdiffering obverse and reverse sides[16] — the others being the flags ofParaguay. Although the reverse of the flag was officially stated as not containing any coat of arms, Moldovan flags with a coat of arms printed on the reverse were also used.
On 26 November 2010, a new law regarding the State Flag of Moldova became effective. One of the most important provisions has the reverse defined as a mirrored image of the obverse.
The flags of the Moldavian Democratic Republic (MDR) and some of the proposed flags for the Republic of Moldova display the head of anaurochs, which is derived from theflag and coat of arms of Moldavia.
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