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'''Defacement''' is a term used in [[heraldry]] and [[vexillology]] to refer to the addition of a symbol or [[charge (heraldry)|charge]] to another flag.<ref>[http://flagspot.net/flags/vxt-dv-d.html#deface Flagspot.net]</ref><ref>[http://www.nava.org/Flag%20Information/dictionary/index.html North American Vexillological Association]</ref> For example, the [[Flag of Australia|Australian flag]] is the British [[Blue Ensign]] defaced with the [[Crux|Southern Cross]] in the [[Flag terminology#Description of standard flag parts and terms|fly]] and the [[Commonwealth Star]] in the lower hoist quarter, beneath the [[Union Flag]]. |
'''Defacement''' is a term used in [[heraldry]] and [[vexillology]] to refer to the addition of a symbol or [[charge (heraldry)|charge]] to another flag.<ref>[http://flagspot.net/flags/vxt-dv-d.html#deface Flagspot.net]</ref><ref>[http://www.nava.org/Flag%20Information/dictionary/index.html North American Vexillological Association]</ref> For example, the [[Flag of Australia|Australian flag]] is the British [[Blue Ensign]] defaced with the [[Crux|Southern Cross]] in the [[Flag terminology#Description of standard flag parts and terms|fly]] and the [[Commonwealth Star]] in the lower hoist quarter, beneath the [[Union Flag]]. |
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In the context of vexillology, "deface" carries no negative connotations, in contrast to general usage. It simply indicates differentiation of the flag from that of another owner by addition of elements. For example, many [[state flag]]s are formed by defacing the national flag with a coat of arms. |
In the context of [[vexillology]], "deface" carries no negative connotations, in contrast to general usage. It simply indicates differentiation of the flag from that of another owner by addition of elements. For example, many [[state flag]]s are formed by defacing the national flag with a coat of arms. |
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[[File:Football fans with defaced flag of Spain.jpg|left|thumb| At the [[2006 FIFA World Cup]], fans from [[Lepe]] support [[Spain national football team|Spain]] ]] |
[[File:Football fans with defaced flag of Spain.jpg|left|thumb| At the [[2006 FIFA World Cup]], fans from [[Lepe]] support [[Spain national football team|Spain]] ]] |
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Revision as of 11:37, 3 September 2010
Defacement is a term used in heraldry and vexillology to refer to the addition of a symbol or charge to another flag.[1][2] For example, the Australian flag is the British Blue Ensign defaced with the Southern Cross in the fly and the Commonwealth Star in the lower hoist quarter, beneath the Union Flag.
In the context of vexillology, "deface" carries no negative connotations, in contrast to general usage. It simply indicates differentiation of the flag from that of another owner by addition of elements. For example, many state flags are formed by defacing the national flag with a coat of arms.
It is common for association football supporters travelling abroad for a match to bring a national flag defaced with the name of their home town or a similar local identifier.
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