Christmas bauble: EU Flag
€38.50
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
| Product number: | 63-7853-5 |
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| Size: |
small
ca. 6.5 cm |
Twelve golden stars on a deep blue background: The flag of the European Union is one of the most recognizable symbols of our continent. It was first introduced by the Council of Europe in 1955 and adopted as the official emblem by the heads of state and government of the then-European Community in 1985. It was designed by graphic artist Arsène Heitz, and according to legend, he drew inspiration from Marian iconography with its halo of stars.
The number of stars has nothing to do with the number of member states, even though this is often assumed. Twelve has always been considered the number of perfection and completeness—think of the twelve months, the twelve hours on a clock face, or the twelve signs of the zodiac. The circle of stars symbolizes unity, solidarity, and harmony among the peoples of Europe, while the blue background represents the sky over the Western world. That is why the flag remains unchanged even as new member states join.
Today, it flies in front of city halls, schools, and government buildings; it is displayed at sporting events and concerts; and for many, it is a familiar symbol of freedom of travel, a common currency, and peaceful coexistence. It is a symbol for committed Europeans, globetrotters, cross-border commuters, and everyone who carries Europe in their hearts.
The EU flag is designed as a richly detailed, three-dimensional glass figurine, depicting a flag fluttering in the wind on a gleaming flagpole. The flag shines in a deep royal blue with a subtle blue glitter along the edges. Twelve yellow stars form the iconic circle. The pole, in shiny gold, is crowned by a golden decorative ball with a glittering ribbon. Hand-blown and hand-painted, each flag is a small, one-of-a-kind piece.
| Size: | small | ||||||
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| Weight (ca.): | 52 g | ||||||
| Mount: | Coronet | ||||||
| Type of production:: | hand-painted, mouth-blown | ||||||
| Material: | Glass | ||||||
| Manufactured in: | Poland |
