Gwenn ha Du (Brittany)
Regional and Movement FlagsThe flag of Brittany in north-west France, designed in 1923 and now in wide popular use.
Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Gwenn ha Du (Brittany) |
|---|---|
| Category | Regional and Movement Flags |
| Adopted On | 1923 |
| Designer | Morvan Marchal |
| Flag Proportion | 3:5 |
| Flag Shape | Rectangle |
| Number of Colors | 2 |
| Main Colors | Black, White |
| Design Type | Nine stripes with a canton of ermine spots |
Flag Color Information
| Color | Appearance | HEX Code |
|---|---|---|
| Black | #000000 | |
| White | #FFFFFF |
Flag Design and Symbols
| Black colour | Represents the four bishoprics of Breton-speaking Brittany |
|---|---|
| White colour | Represents the five bishoprics of Gallo-speaking Brittany |
| Ermine spots | The historic arms of the Duchy of Brittany |
| Nine stripes | The nine traditional dioceses of the region |
Facts about the Flag of Gwenn ha Du (Brittany)
- The Gwenn ha Du was designed in 1923 and its nine bands represent the nine historic dioceses of Brittany — five black for the Breton-speaking areas, four white for the French-speaking ones.
- The ermine spots in the canton come from the arms of the Duchy of Brittany.
- The flag of Brittany in north-west France, designed in 1923 and now in wide popular use.
- The flag belongs to Brittany. It is used in a region of France.
- It was founded in 1923, when the Gwenn ha Du was designed by Morvan Marchal.
- It is based in Rennes.
- The flag was adopted in 1923. It was designed by Morvan Marchal.
- The design is 103 years old as of 2026.
- Construction: Nine stripes with a canton of ermine spots.
- It is normally drawn to a ratio of 3:5, which makes it rectangular.
- The flag uses 2 colours: black and white.
- The black stands for the four bishoprics of Breton-speaking Brittany.
- The white stands for the five bishoprics of Gallo-speaking Brittany.
- Ermine spots: The historic arms of the Duchy of Brittany.
- Nine stripes: The nine traditional dioceses of the region.
- The nine stripes are the nine historic bishoprics and the ermine spots come from the arms of the Duchy of Brittany.
- It is filed here under Regional and Movement Flags, one of the categories of flag that belong to no country.
Frequently asked questions about the Gwenn ha Du (Brittany)
What is the Gwenn ha Du (Brittany)?
The flag of Brittany in north-west France, designed in 1923 and now in wide popular use.
Whose flag is the Gwenn ha Du (Brittany)?
It is the flag of Brittany, used in a region of France.
When was Brittany founded?
Brittany was founded in 1923, when the Gwenn ha Du was designed by Morvan Marchal.
When was the Gwenn ha Du (Brittany) adopted?
The Gwenn ha Du (Brittany) was adopted in 1923 and was designed by Morvan Marchal.
What do the colours of the Gwenn ha Du (Brittany) mean?
Black for the four bishoprics of Breton-speaking Brittany and white for the five bishoprics of Gallo-speaking Brittany.
What do the symbols on the Gwenn ha Du (Brittany) mean?
Ermine spots — The historic arms of the Duchy of Brittany. Nine stripes — The nine traditional dioceses of the region.
Where is it based and how large is it?
It is based in Rennes.
What are the proportions of the Gwenn ha Du (Brittany)?
It is normally drawn to a ratio of 3:5, which makes it rectangular.
What else is worth knowing about the Gwenn ha Du (Brittany)?
The nine stripes are the nine historic bishoprics and the ermine spots come from the arms of the Duchy of Brittany.
Is the Gwenn ha Du (Brittany) a national flag?
No. It is not the flag of any sovereign state and is listed here under Regional and Movement Flags.
