One of Europe’s most recognisable symbols, the Nordic Cross stretches across Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Iceland and is echoed in regional flags from the Faroe Islands to Åland as the design is more than a shared aesthetic. One of Europe’s most recognisable symbols, the Nordic Cross spans Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Iceland. It is reflected in regional flags from the Faroe Islands to Åland, as the design is more than a shared aesthetic. The Nordic Cross dates back to Denmark’s Dannebrog, widely regarded as the world’s oldest continuously used national flag. Historical records trace its use to the 13th century, and its off-centre cross design later became a template for neighbouring states.