Telemark (Norway)

Last modified: 2001-10-19 by elias granqvist
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by Mark Sensen, 18 November 1995

Adopted on 2 November 1970, approved by Royal resolution on 19 December 1970.

• Description of the flag
• Status of the flag

See also:

• Norwegian county flags
• Clickable map of Norway
• Norway

Proportions are 1:1

Mark Sensen, 18 November 1995

Or, a rising curved axe Sable. Such an axe with a curved handle was traditional in area from 15th century, and was a symbol of power. People were bearing axes even to churches, up till the last Century.

Zeljko Heimer, 19 November 1995

The flag was adopted by the county council on 2 November 1970 and approved by Royal resolution on 19 December 1970.

Jan Oskar Engene, 19 November 1995