| The current Hungarian flag
was first used in the 1848-49 uprising. Its pattern was derived
from the French Tricolore used during the French Revolution.
The colors: red, white and green, date back to the 9th century.
They were first used in 1608 during the reign of King Matthias
II. Until 1945, the royal crown appeared in the center of the
national flag. The three national colors of Hungary symbolize
strength (red), faithfulness (white), and hope (green). |
