National colours of the Czech Republic
The national colours of the Czech Republic (Czech: Státní barvy České republiky) are one of the national symbols of the Czech Republic, which officially represent the Czech Republic. The colours forming tricolour are in the following order: white, red and blue. The national colours come from the flag of the Czech Republic.
History
Traditional colours of the Czech lands were white and red. These colours were derived from the Bohemian coat of arms, but after Czechoslovakia became established, the blue colour was added to distinguish colours from the Polish ones.
During Nazi Germany occupation of the Protectorate Bohemia and Moravia, these colours became official flag of the Protectorate.
Although the colours weren't recognized official symbol in the Socialist Constitution from the 1960, the colours remained in usage, especially during manifestation – such as the Prague Spring or the Velvet Revolution.
The colours are recognized as one of the official symbols of the independent Czech Republic from 1993.
Usage
The national colours are used for indication of the state property and for decoration during state ceremonials. Furthermore, they are used in the medal ribbons, and coffin wreath ribbons. During public holidays some people wear national colours ribbons on commemorative purposes.
Gallery
Flag of the Czech Republic and Czechoslovakia
Coat of arms of Bohemia
Polish flag