Vexillology of Guffingford

Flags, ensigns and banners of Guffingford

Flags have always played a very important role in Guffingford. From the humble beginnings of Ian McGuff to the present, people have always sought a symbol which stands for unity. Flags and powerful leadership were these symbols. In the early 20th century there were plenty of leaders, but all powerless. So people agreed flags were better a symbol than powerful leaders. Guffingford had and still has a broad scala of flags, banners and ensigs. Partially to honor a high-ranked official or officer, but also to emphasize unity and strength. From national emblems and symbols, to local flags: all of them have a story.

National Symbols

As said before, these are the most binding and patriotic symbols in Guffingford. Though these show a strong tie to Imperial Germany, today most of the Imperial things of Germany have passed into obscurity. </div>Flying the national colors of White-Black representing the Prussian dominated German population in Guffingford, the white-red of the Hanseatic cities and the white-red of the Dutch citizens without aristocracy. Like America during the wars of independence, Guffingford (except the German holdings) lacked any form of aristocracy. Because the rich upper layers of the colonial power lived a long and happy life back at home, they didn't felt the urge to go to a place where the living standard is much lower. Hence why Guffingford has always been poor in the past - no wealthy industrials or old money.

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A rather unique symbol for Guffingford. Three flowers represent the three majorities of Guffingford: German; Dutch and Latin (being French, Spanish and "English") on a red background of the Hanseatic League. The crown stands for unity; the lion is strength and the drake cunning. This flag is usually flown near the Parliament and other government institutions. This flag is not allowed to be flown without explicit government permission, and all of these flags are state owned. The coat of arms if the most nationalist symbol of Guffingford, perhaps even more than the civil ensign.

</div>The civil ensign of Guffingford is the symbol of cultural and civil unity. Bearing the civil colors of Guffingford on the hoist side of the flag: black stands for the fertile and rich black soil of Guffingford and the gold color for the gold found all over Guffingford. In the center, the white stripe bears the three Freestate flags: Freestate Oos Seeland; Freestate Suidelike Kaap Vrystaat and Freestate Rooi Nassau. The British and French are not represented on this flag. A most important symbol of Guffingford, this flag must be treated with all honor at all times. Everybody is allowed to fly this flag given that the person must hold true to appropiate flag use and flag etiquette.