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![[Bhutan army flag]](../images/b/bt^hq.gif)
image by Corentin Chamboredon, Miles Li, and Zoltan Horvath,
21 September 2014, 19, 20 October
2014
A horizontal tricolour (white, black, red) with the national flag in the
canton. Near the fly there is a ritual chopper proper with red fire above it.
"The top white represents the protective bond between the war God, Dralha Karpo
and the Army. The centre black portion represents the consolidated strength of
the fiery and powerful deity Yeshey Goempo extending his patronage to the Army.
The red signifies the prestigious position of the Army. The insignia represents
the weapon wielded by the deity Yeshey Goempo to destroy and subjugate the
enemy. The National flag inset signifies the over-lordship of His Majesty the
Druk Gyalpo embracing the army as does his supremacy over all spheres of
national life."
Corentin Chamboredon, 21 September 2014
![[Bhutan army flag]](../images/b/bt^1.gif)
image by Corentin Chamboredon, 21 September 2014
A horizontal bicolour (orange and a dark-red shade) with two white elephant
tusks in a black inescutcheon.
"The matchless strength and vigour of the
Elephant is denoted by the two white tusks in this flag on a background of
orange and maroon."
Corentin Chamboredon, 21 September 2014
![[Bhutan army flag]](../images/b/bt^2.gif)
image by Corentin Chamboredon, 21 September 2014
A horizontal bicolour (yellow, maroon) with a garuda head in a blue
inescutcheon.
"The flag has the mythical bird Jachung (Garuda) which is
considered the most powerful and invincible of the species. It is on a
background of yellow and maroon."
Corentin Chamboredon, 21 September 2014
![[Bhutan army flag]](../images/b/bt^5.gif)
image by Corentin Chamboredon, 21 September 2014
A horizontal bicolour (black, yellow) with a crown of Bhutan (not the one
used nowadays) in a dark green inescutcheon.
"The flag has the Raven, Jarog
Dhong Chen. The bird represents a form of Mahakala, Bhutan's principal guardian
deity. The Raven Crown is the official crown worn by the Kings of Bhutan. The
Raven is also the national bird of Bhutan."
Corentin Chamboredon, 21 September 2014
![[Bhutan army flag]](../images/b/bt^7.gif)
image by Corentin Chamboredon, 21 September 2014
A horizontal bicolour (red, blue) with a black ritual dagger in an orange
inescutcheon.
"The sharp-pointed spear on a background of Red and Blue
represents the weapon wielded by the divine God of protection Lhayoel Phurpa who
is the patron deity of the Army."
Corentin Chamboredon, 21 September 2014
![[Bhutan army flag]](../images/b/bt^8.gif)
image by Corentin Chamboredon, 21 September 2014
A yellow double-vajra on a red field
"The red colour signifies the
importance of the Wing and the state of ever readiness to sacrifice in the line
of duty. The crossed thunderbolt signifies permanent unity and harmony within
the wing for the protection of peace and sovereignty of the nation."
Corentin Chamboredon, 21 September 2014
![[Bhutan army flag]](../images/b/bt^9.gif)
image by Corentin Chamboredon, 21 September 2014
A horizontal tricolour (white, dark blue, orange), the blue strip being
larger with a white conch in the middle, and a square with the national colours
in the upper hoist.
"The Dungkar, white conch, which has long been used as a
battle horn symbolises the professionalism, alertness and the state of readiness
of the wing. The National colours inset signifies the over-lordship of His
Majesty the Druk Gyalpo. The white, deep blue and orange background depict
purity of thought and action, infinity of dedication to the Tsa-Wa-Sum and
authority on professionalism."
Corentin Chamboredon, 21 September 2014
![[Bhutan army flag]](../images/b/bt^10.gif)
image by Corentin Chamboredon, 21 September 2014
A swirl of joy (or gankhyil) on a lotus, on a green field.
"The
green background signifies the nature, the gem signifies the Army, the lotus
purity in body, speech and mind in the service of Tsa-Wa-Sum and the blazing flames
signify power, courage and bravery."
Corentin Chamboredon, 21 September 2014
![[Bhutan army flag]](../images/b/bt^11.gif)
image by Corentin Chamboredon, 21 September 2014
A diagonal bicolour (red, blue) shows a white helmet with yellow flaps and
two white crossed swords behind it, and a yellow scroll under the whole, bearing
the number XI.
"Number Eleven (XI) being an auspicious number Shokey of the
guardian deity Gyenyen Jagpa Melen, hence, the wing submits itself to great
deity Gyenyen for its protection, well-being and accomplishment. The helmet
signifies protection and the sword signifies the striking power granted by the
Gyenyen. Blue and Red represent the infinite power of Goem Chamdrol Sum."
Corentin Chamboredon, 21 September 2014
![[Bhutan army flag]](../images/b/bt^12.gif)
image by Corentin Chamboredon, 21 September 2014
A horizontal bicolour (yellow, orange) with a white elephant head rising its
trunk and the number XII number.
"The background yellow and orange are the
national colours. The elephant is worshipped as a god of might and power. The
elephant is also the base of the pyramid in the Buddhist mythical four
harmonious friends Thuenpa Puenzhi. The wing was also raised at Gelephu formerly
known as Hathisar."
Corentin Chamboredon, 21 September 2014
![[Bhutan army flag]](../images/b/bt^mtc.gif)
image by Corentin Chamboredon, 21 September 2014
A horizontal bicolour (blue, red) with a yellow vajra in a dark red
inescutcheon.
Corentin Chamboredon, 21 September 2014
![[Bhutan army flag]](../images/b/bt_2.gif)
image by Corentin Chamboredon, 21 September 2014
This unidentified flag appeared during the same coronation ceremonies. I
wonder if it could belong to the Royal Bodyguards who protect the king but I am
not sure. It is a diagonal bicolour (yellow, red) with a green wheel with white
spokes.
Corentin Chamboredon, 21 September 2014
http://www.bhutantour.bt/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/coronation-at-changlimithang-stadium.jpg
http://www.bhutan-research.org/the-kings-speeches/coronation-address-to-the-nation-7-november-2008
http://www.rba.bt/organization
http://www.rba.bt/flag
http://www.rba.bt/images/org.png
https://d2wvyzrb6llnwb.cloudfront.net/article_images/large/711401_com_p1010283co.jpg
Corentin Chamboredon, 21 September 2014
