Flag of Austria
Flag NameFlag of Austria
Country NameAustria
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2AT
Date Adopted1945-05-01
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio2:3
Primary ColorsRed, White
Symbolism DescriptionAccording to legend, the flag's colors originate from Duke Leopold V of Austria's blood-stained tunic after the Siege of Acre in 1191, with the white stripe representing the part covered by his belt. More broadly, the red stripes symbolize the blood shed by Austrian patriots in their struggle for independence, while the white stripe represents the silver shield of the Duke of Austria or the purity of the nation.
Symbolism Categorieshistory
DesignerUnknown (ancient origin)
Related FlagsState Flag of Austria (with coat of arms), Historical flags of Austria
Legal DescriptionThe design is enshrined in Austrian federal law, specifically the Federal Constitutional Law on the National Flag of Austria.
Description
The national flag of Austria consists of three equal horizontal stripes of red, white, and red. It is one of the oldest national flag designs in the world.
