Detroit

Detroit

Flag Dates

  • in use since 1948
  • slightly modified 1970
  • slightly modified 2000

Vexilliger Type

  • city in Michigan, USA
  • Settlement type: City

Shape

2:3
  • quadrilateral → rectangular → elongated

Division

  • chequered
  • number of areas 4 areas
  • angle of areas normal
  • additional area no additional area

Colors

  • B+
    dark blue
  • R+
    dark red
  • W
    white
  • Au
    gold
  • Y+
    dark yellow
  • N
    black
  • Xx
    proper

Elements

  • canton
    meaning: represents United States
    position top fly
  • canton
    meaning: represents Kingdom of Great Britain
    position top hoist
  • canton
    meaning: represents France
    position bottom hoist
  • canton
    meaning: represents thirteen colonies
    position bottom fly
  • seal/badge