The flag of the
National Army of the Republic of Moldova represents a unique military
vexillologic insignia. It is the symbol of the military glory, of the tradition and continuity, honor and loyalty of the soldiers and officers to the country. The cloth of the flag has the same chromatics as the state flag of the
Republic of Moldova. Its partition reminds of the old
Moldavian military flags, from 1834 to 1863. The red central
cross reminds of
Saint George, the patron and protector of the medieval Moldavian army. The
motto "Pentru Onoare! Pentru Patrie! Pentru Tricolor!" represents the belief of the Moldovan soldiers. The military colours of the Moldavian Army units consists of the state flag, measuring 825×1650 mm, with golden fringes and tassels, having the unit's battle cry inscribed on obverse, above the coat of arms, and the unit's name on reverse, below the coat of arms. The flag is fixed on a wooden rod, measuring 2500 mm, with a standard pole on top. Previous regulation, which hasn't been explicitly repealed in 2010, described the inscriptions on the flag as follows: on obverse, above the coat of arms,
"PENTRU PATRIA NOASTRĂ" (
For our Fatherland), and below
"REPUBLICA MOLDOVA" (
Republic of Moldova); on reverse, above the coat of arms, the unit's name. The military colours, as well as their regulations, are issued by decree of the president of Moldova. The military colours of the units of the
Ministry of Internal Affairs are reproducing the state flag, with golden fringes and tassels, having the motto
"PENTRU PATRIE" (
For Fatherland) inscribed on obverse, above the coat of arms, and the text
"MINISTERUL AFACERILOR INTERNE AL REPUBLICII MOLDOVA" (
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Moldova) on reverse, below the top margin. Also, on reverse, above the coat of arms, is inscribed the name of the unit, all letters being embroidered with golden thread. ==Flag Day==