Shortly after Finland declared its full independence in 1917, a competition was held for the design of the Finnish flag. Several different designs were submitted. Regarding the colours, the entries fell mainly into two categories: one using the red and yellow from the Finnish coat of arms and the other using the present blue and white colours.
shortly after finland declared its full independence in 1917 a competition was held for the design of the finnish flag several different designs were submitted regarding the colours the entries fell mainly into two categories one using the red and yellow from the finnish coat of arms and the other using the present blue and white colours