Flags and banners were decorative pieces containing symbols that were used to represent a government, group or individual. Typically these pieces were used to represent patriotism or ownership.
Flags could also communicate in place of language, as in semaphore. (TV: Under the Lake [+]Loading...["Under the Lake (TV story)"])
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National flags[[edit] | [edit source]]
The flag of the United Kingdom was the Union Flag. When at sea, the flag was the similar Union Jack. (TV: The Idiot's Lantern [+]Loading...["The Idiot's Lantern (TV story)"])
The flag of the United States of America, distinguished by its stars and stripes, was known as Old Glory. (COMIC: Backtime [+]Loading...["Backtime (comic story)"])
By 2254, the flag of France was composed of a blue stripe, a white stripe, and a red stripe. (GAME: Dalek Attack [+]Loading...["Dalek Attack (video game)"])
Other[[edit] | [edit source]]
Plain white flags were normally used in the event of a surrender. The Tenth Doctor, holding a sheet of A4 paper on a stick, met a group of Cybermen, jokingly apologising for not having an actual white flag. (TV: Doomsday [+]Loading...["Doomsday (TV story)"])
The Jolly Roger was a flag flown by pirates. (PROSE: The Adventuress of Henrietta Street [+]Loading...["The Adventuress of Henrietta Street (novel)"])
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The Threllip Empire flag was grey. (AUDIO: Living Legend [+]Loading...["Living Legend (audio story)"]) The Tragellan Empire flag was red. (COMIC: Beneath the Skin [+]Loading...["Beneath the Skin (comic story)"]) The Karturan Congruity used a holographic flag. (AUDIO: The Forever Trap [+]Loading...["The Forever Trap (audio story)"]) The Women's Institute had a flag with a crest. (PROSE: I Am a Dalek [+]Loading...["I Am a Dalek (novel)"])