National colours of Canada National colours of Canada The national colours of Canada () were declared by King George V in 1921 to be red and white and are most prominently evident on the country's national flag. Red is symbolic of England and white of France, the colours having been used representatively by those countries in the past. The maple is one of the national symbols and red is the first leaf colour after spring budding & also the autumn colour of maple leaves. Canada's national colours can trace their history to the First Crusade of the 11th century, during which Norman nobleman Bohemond
National colours of the Czech Republic occupation of the Protectorate Bohemia and Moravia, these colours became official flag of the Protectorate. Although the colours weren't recognized official symbol in the Socialist Constitution from the 1960, the colours remained in usage, especially during manifestation – such as the Prague Spring or the Velvet Revolution. The colours are recognized as one of the official symbols of the independent Czech Republic from 1993. The national colours are used for indication of the state property and for decoration during state ceremonials. Furthermore, they are used in the medal ribbons, and coffin wreath ribbons. During public holidays some people wear national