Flag History | The flag, inspired by the French Tricolore, displays the colors of the arms of the duchy of Brabant, which date back to the 12th century. The war of independence started in Brabant and found its greatest support there, so its arms became the arms of Belgium. |
Flag Date of Adoption | 23 January 1831 |
Flag Symbolism | The flag has three equal vertical bands of black (hoist side), yellow, and red; the vertical design was based on the flag of France; the colors are those of the arms of the duchy of Brabant (yellow lion with red claws and tongue on a black field) |