What do the colors of the Peru flag mean?

Flag day in Peru is celebrated on June 7, the anniversary of the Battle of Arica. In 1950, General Odría removed the coat of arms from the civil flag. The national ensign and war flag were created for exclusive uses, each with a variant of the coat of arms. read more

A look at the flag of Peru, including its history, the colors and symbols that give it meaning, and the different national, state and war versions. A look at the flag of Peru, including its history, the colors and symbols that give it meaning, and the different national, state and war versions. read more

Red and white colors of the flag symbolize the golden period of Inca Empire in Peru. The red stripes also represent the blood shed in the fight for Peruvian freedom, while the white stands for peace and justice. read more