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Flag of Essex

Essex

United Kingdom, Essex

Flag

Adopted: 1600

The Essex flag features a blue field with three gold seaxes (Saxon swords) arranged vertically, representing the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Essex.

Flag fun fact: The seax (curved sword) is an ancient Saxon weapon and appears on Essex's coat of arms, symbolizing the region's Anglo-Saxon heritage dating back over 1,500 years.

Colors

bluegold

Design elements

shieldemblem

Flag family: English county flags

Context

Parent country:Flag of United KingdomUnited Kingdom

Government type: County

Capital city: Chelmsford

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