Flag of Peru: Description & Symbolism

The national flag of Peru is a vertical triband:

• Red – White – Red (equal width)
• State flag (Pabellón Nacional) adds the Coat of Arms centered on the white stripe.
• Civil flag – plain triband (used by citizens).

Symbolism

• Red – Blood shed for independence.
• White – Peace, purity, justice.

Coat of Arms (Escudo de Armas)

Shield with three sections: Vicuña (fauna), Cinchona tree (flora/quinine), Cornucopia spilling gold coins (mineral wealth). Topped by civic crown; flanked by palm & laurel branches.

Adopted 25 February 1825; current version 1950.