Flag of the Croatian Falcon from Senj


early 20th century Double silk rep, multicoloured relief silk embroidery and gold embroidery, gilt metal strands, wood, metal alloy, tin 138 x 138 cm A square Croatian tricolour edged with golden-yellow fringe and tassels on the ends. Obverse: the monograph of the Falcon Society is embroidered in Croatian colours in the centre of the field. A border with a floral motif runs along the edge of the field. Reverse: in the centre of the white field the inscription in gold embroidery reads: HRVATSKI SOKOL / U SENJU. An ornamental border is embroidered along the edge. The staff has a finial in the shape of a falcon with spread wings. The flag is fixed to the staff with gilt studs with the names of sponsors and the names of societies. J. Borosak-Marijanovic, Zastave kroz stoljeca, Zagreb, 1996, catalogue number 119, page 153.




HPM/PMH-011726