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Maritime Republic of Genoa - Cross of St George Flag

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Maritime Republic of Genoa - Cross of St George Flag

Red cross on white: the flag of the Republic of Genoa

The flag of the Republic of Genoa is a white field crossed by a red cross that touches all four edges: the cross of Saint George. Simple and readable from afar, for almost six centuries it was the sign of Genoa on the city walls, on the galleys and in the ports of half the Mediterranean.

From Saint George on horseback to the cross

From 1198 the Genoese Annals record the «vexillum beati Georgii», a red banner with Saint George on horseback spearing the dragon. The red cross on white is recorded as the ensign of the Commune in 1218, flying over Ventimiglia, which had just surrendered to Genoa. Within a few decades it passed from land to sea, and by the mid-fourteenth century it already had the rectangular shape, without tails, that we know today.

A Mediterranean power

Under that cross Genoa became one of the great maritime powers. In 1284 it defeated Pisa in the naval battle of Meloria, and in 1298 it beat Venice in the waters of Curzola. With the Treaty of Nymphaeum in 1261 it laid the foundations of its colonies in the eastern Mediterranean and the Black Sea, from Pera and Galata in Constantinople to Caffa in Crimea, and the cross of Saint George was seen wherever Genoese merchants arrived.

To the end of the Republic

The aristocratic Republic ended between May and June 1797, under pressure from Napoleon Bonaparte, and Genoa then followed the fortunes of France. The flag with the cross remained in use until 1805, when the city was annexed to the French Empire. It is also told that England took the same cross from Genoa, to sail under its protection in the Mediterranean: a much-loved story, but without firm documents.

The cross of Genoa today

The cross never disappeared. The statute of the Comune of Genoa says that the city's coat of arms and flag are both a red cross on a white field, while the gonfalone shows Saint George killing the dragon. Since 1947 the Genoese cross has been one of the four quarters of the arms on the Italian Navy's flag, and every year it parades in the procession of the Regatta of the Ancient Maritime Republics.

Who chooses it

For anyone from Genoa or with roots in Liguria, for Ligurian associations and communities around the world, for Regatta fans and the historical procession groups, for sailing clubs and boats, for schools, museums and exhibitions, for collectors of historic flags, for a focaccia bakery, a restaurant or a venue that speaks of Genoa. We sew it to order, in the size and fabric you choose above, and you see the delivery date before you pay.

Flag facts

Official name
Repubblica di Genova · Repúbrica de Zêna
Validity
Historical
Years in use
until 1797 · period Before 1500
ISO code
IT-GE
Proportions
2:3
Number of colours
2
Colour
RedWhite

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4.58 reviews
Sandy B.Verified

I was rather disappointed

I was rather disappointed. The stitching is crooked, the fabric is poor quality and, as it’s sewn, it’s impossible to use it on a boat – which is what it’s...

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Sono rimasta alquanto delusa

Sono rimasta alquanto delusa. Le cuciture sono storte, la stoffa é di scarsa qualità e così com'è cucita non è possibile metterla in barca, la sua destibazione. In quanto sprovvista...

Benedetto C.Verified

The product arrived on time; you can tell it’s difficult...

The product arrived on time; you can tell it’s of good quality. The staff responded quickly to my queries and were very helpful.

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Prodotto arrivato nei tempi stabiliti, si vede che è diffici...

Prodotto arrivato nei tempi stabiliti, si vede che è difficile buona qualità, lo staff ha risposto velocemente alle mie domande ed è stato molto disponibile

Andrea B.Verified

To a friend I’d say, ‘Go ahead and order – the product, the customer service...’

To a friend I’d say, go ahead and order – the product, customer service and messaging are all top-notch!

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Ad un amico direi, ordina tranquillamente, prodotto, assist...

Ad un amico direi, ordina tranquillamente, prodotto, assistenza messaggistica al top!

Nicola V.Verified

Everything was perfect again this time – the turnaround time, price and quality

Everything was perfect once again – the delivery times, the price and the quality.

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Tutto perfetto anche questa volta, tempi, prezzo e qualità

Tutto perfetto anche questa volta, tempi, prezzo e qualità.

Edoardo V.Verified

Quality, friendliness, turnaround times, punctuality! They’re the key...

Quality, friendliness, efficiency and punctuality! I was very pleased with the service and the work! Well done to the whole team

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Qualità, gentilezza , tempistiche , puntualità ! Sono rima...

Qualità, gentilezza , tempistiche , puntualità ! Sono rimasto molto contento del servizio e del lavoro ! Complimenti a tutto lo staff

andrea B.Verified

Good morning, excellent service; the progress update was also much appreciated...

Good morning, excellent service; I also really appreciated the updates on the progress of the work at every stage, well done

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buongiorno, ottimo servizio, molto gradito anche l'avanzame...

buongiorno, ottimo servizio, molto gradito anche l'avanzamento lavoro in tutte le sue fasi, complimenti

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