United Kingdom

Flag of Wales

Painted Flag Design of Wales Flag

Painted Flag Design of Wales Flag

Some flag facts about the flag of Wales:

  • Depicts the Red Dragon of Cadwaladr, King of Gwynedd
  • Design in Tudor colors of green and white
  • Flag was used by Henry VII at the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485
  • The dragon symbol originated from the draco standards carried by Roman cavalry units during the Roman occupation of Britain
  • The Red Dragon is also believed to have been the battle standard of Arthur
  • The dragon as a flag design element is also used in the flag of Bhutan